Health and social care
Stories, page 10
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Youth Justice Plan aims to cut re-offending Croydon Council's Cabinet has approved a new Youth Justice Plan for 2026/27, aiming to reduce re-offending rates among young people aged 10 to 18. The plan, a statutory...
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Council approves £19.7m fund for crisis support Croydon Council has approved a £19.7 million fund to support residents facing financial hardship and to build long-term resilience.
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Madeline Levy Appointed Orthodox Jewish Representative to Hackney Council's Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission Hackney Council has appointed Madeline Levy as an Orthodox Jewish Representative to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Commission.
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Southwark Council Faces £102 Million Funding Gap Amidst Financial Scrutiny Southwark Council is grappling with a significant £102 million funding gap, a situation exacerbated by the Labour government's fair-funding review. This financial shortfall,...
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Southwark Council Unveils Ambitious Plan to Combat High Child Poverty Rates Southwark Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat the borough's high child poverty rates, aiming to make Southwark a more affordable and equitable place to live. The...
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Southwark Council Reverses Decision on Dementia Adviser Service Southwark Council has reversed its decision to cease funding for the Dementia Adviser service, a move that had been met with concern from residents and councillors.
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Southwark Council Strengthens Protections for Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex Residents Southwark Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary, with councillors voting to adopt a motion that strengthens protections for trans, non-binary,...
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Neighbourhood Watch Southwark Highlights Knife Crime and Violence Against Women and Girls Neighbourhood Watch Southwark has highlighted the ongoing issue of knife crime and violence against women and girls in the borough.
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Southwark Council Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Pledges to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Immigration Enforcement Southwark Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary, vowing to protect vulnerable residents amidst a challenging political climate.
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Sutton's Adult Social Care Rated 'Good' by CQC, Praised for Technology and Efficiency Sutton's adult social care services have been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a significant achievement for the borough's services which are facing rising...
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Sutton Children's Social Care Self-Assessment Approved, Highlights Areas for Improvement Sutton's People Committee has approved the borough's Children's Social Care Self-Assessment, a document that evaluates the quality and impact of services provided over the last...
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Sutton Council Faces Rising Demand and Financial Pressures in Adult Social Care Despite 'Good' CQC Rating Sutton Council is intensifying its efforts to meet the growing demand in adult social care, as highlighted in a recent People Committee meeting. The committee received an update...