According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), Ms Garbett said the “stark and compelling” evidence heard from stakeholders included one resident left unable to wash themselves after being placed in temporary accommodation without an accessible bathroom.

Another had to wait for their partner to lift them two floors up because they could not take the stairs, she added.

Laura Vicinanza, from disability charity Inclusion London, said: “The number of people we spoke to who experience stress, anxiety, depression, who have had to be hospitalised – it is just outrageous.”

Hallie Banish, from the independent living charity Ruils, said: “This is a housing emergency.

“Everyone deserves safe, accessible, affordable housing and the Mayor needs to do his job in ensuring this bare minimum standard is met.”

Ms Garbett wrote: “The consequences of inaccessible housing are far-reaching.

“It often leaves people reliant on partners or carers to meet even their basic needs. It can take a profound physical, mental and emotional toll.

“We are clear that deaf and disabled Londoners deserve better; they deserve to live in homes that meet their needs, allowing them to live with dignity and independence.”