Natasha Elcock
Elcock, who escaped from her 11th-floor flat with her boyfriend and six-year-old daughter, is still living in temporary accommodation but she hopes to move to somewhere permanent near her old flat at the beginning of next year. She knows she is in a better position than most survivors.
“For me it has been OK, but I made sure that my voice was heard from the beginning. I pushed and pushed and got myself where I need to be. I am conscious that a lot of people are not in such a good situation,” she said.
“Four out of five are awaiting permanent homes. There were a lot of promises and extensions to dates and times given in the early days. It needs to speed up. I know that it will take a while to secure homes, but I understand why some people are reluctant to trust the council. They let us down before the fire, during the fire and after the fire.”
