Haringey Council social workers failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports

Haringey Council faces criticism after social workers failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports concerning vulnerable residents. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited "inertia" and "utter negligence," highlighting a case where a man suffered a life-changing injury after his welfare concerns went unaddressed. The council has apologized, accepted mistakes, and is implementing an action plan and independent review to improve safeguarding practices and clear the email backlog.