waiting list

He was put on the waiting list for a kidney but was warned that it could take a very long time.

London's social housing waiting lists are at a 10-year high, according to analysis of government data by London Councils published earlier this year.

"I appreciate that waiting lists are a problem, but they are a symptom of a system of a failing system."

Founder Chantal Nogbu said demand for their services was currently so high - with more than 200 families in need of help - they had temporarily closed their waiting list.

Some involved waiting lists and vouchers, but others had occupancy immediately available, she said.