Summary
A young boy named Leo ended up living in poor conditions with his dying mother due to failures in the protective services. His father, William, raised concerns about his son's living situation but felt the authorities did not act in time. Despite some actions taken by Perth and Kinross Council, William believes the system did not support his family properly.
Key Facts
- Leo moved to Scotland for a new start but was left in a difficult situation with his sick mother.
- His father, William, repeatedly warned officials about his concerns over several years.
- A home safety check was done five months before Leo’s mother died, but no issues were flagged.
- Leo’s mother, Lauren, had late-stage cancer and died shortly after collapsing at home.
- William was unable to visit his son regularly due to work and lack of access to their home.
- The home was found in very poor condition, full of empty alcohol bottles and trash.
- The local council admitted to communication failures but denied other issues raised by William.
