Health and social care
Stories, page 11
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Sutton's SEND Services Face Priority Action Sutton's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are set to receive priority action following a critical review by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Council invests in local care for children with complex needs Newham Council is set to invest in local care for children with complex needs by developing two new children's homes within the borough. The decision, approved by Laura Eden,...
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£3.7m plan to house vulnerable children locally Newham Council has approved a £3.7 million plan to develop two new children's homes locally, aiming to provide crucial support for vulnerable young people with complex mental...
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Newham to open two children's homes for complex needs Newham Council has approved plans to open two new children's homes, providing specialist care for up to eight young people with complex mental health needs.
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Council's financial sustainability remains a key risk Tower Hamlets Council's financial sustainability remains a significant risk, according to the latest findings from its external auditors, Ernst & Young (EY).
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Merton Council Projects £2.6m Revenue Overspend Driven by Social Care and Housing Costs Merton Council is facing a projected revenue overspend of £2.619 million for the 2026/27 financial year, according to the Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report presented to the...
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Weaknesses persist in Tower Hamlets' internal controls Tower Hamlets Council continues to face persistent weaknesses in its internal controls, according to the latest findings from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY).
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Harrow Council faces £3m overspend Harrow Council is facing a projected overspend of £3.039 million in its revenue budget for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. The significant shortfall is...
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New supported living scheme for young adults approved Harrow Council's Cabinet has approved plans for a new supported living scheme for young adults aged 18 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural needs....
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Richmond Council Projects £3.1m General Fund Overspend Driven by Social Care and Homelessness Pressures Richmond Council is facing a projected £3.1 million overspend on its General Fund for the first quarter of the financial year, primarily driven by significant pressures in...
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Hillingdon Council Defeats Motion to Update Code of Conduct for Members A motion to update Hillingdon Council's Code of Conduct for members was defeated by 30 votes to 19 at a full council meeting on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
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Richmond Council appoints new Interfaith and Belief Champion Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe has been appointed as Richmond Council's new Interfaith and Belief Champion, a role aimed at fostering stronger relationships between diverse faith...