Health and social care
Stories, page 22
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Lambeth Council's Risk Register Highlights Financial and Safety Concerns Lambeth Council's Audit and Risk Committee has reviewed a range of reports highlighting financial and safety concerns across various council services. The committee, which met...
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Tower Hamlets Council Projects £18.6m General Fund Overspend Driven by Social Care and Housing Costs Tower Hamlets Council is facing a projected £18.6 million overspend on its General Fund for the financial year 2025/26. This significant deficit is primarily attributed to...
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Hackney Council faces £5.4m overspend due to rising care costs Hackney Council is facing a projected £5.4 million overspend on its General Fund for the financial year ending May 2026, a deficit primarily driven by rising costs in children's...
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Southwark launches integrated health teams to improve resident well-being and independence Southwark is enhancing its approach to resident well-being through the development of integrated health teams, aiming to provide more accessible and coordinated care.
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Healthwatch report highlights asylum seeker accommodation issues A report by Healthwatch Southwark has highlighted significant health and wellbeing challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees transitioning from Home Office accommodation.
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Southwark Council Scrutiny Commission to Examine Crime and Disorder Partnership Effectiveness Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission is set to scrutinise the effectiveness of the Southwark Community Safety Partnership (CSP). The...
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Asylum Road care home project progresses The development of a new care home on Asylum Road is moving forward, with key agreements in place and the project on track with its anticipated timeline. The Health, Adult...
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Barking and Dagenham Unveils 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change' Vision A new strategic vision for Barking and Dagenham, titled It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change, has been unveiled, aiming to foster a borough where residents are proud to live,...
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VCFSE strategy to transform health system partnerships A new strategy aiming to transform health system partnerships in Barking and Dagenham has been endorsed, focusing on closer collaboration between statutory bodies and the...
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Local volunteer shares personal health journey, urges residents to prioritize well-being Barking and Dagenham residents are being urged to prioritise their health, following a candid account from a local volunteer about his personal health challenges and the vital...
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Childhood obesity rates decline in Barking and Dagenham, outperforming national average for Reception-aged children Childhood obesity rates decline in Barking and Dagenham, outperforming national average for Reception-aged children
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Better Care Fund aims for integrated health services The Barking and Dagenham Better Care Fund (BCF) has been allocated £37.9 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with the aim of integrating health and social care services to...
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Hackney Cabinet rejects property sales for community use Hackney's Cabinet has rejected proposals to sell off two council-owned properties, opting instead to explore community-led alternatives.
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Council notes positive trends in children's care Barking and Dagenham Council has noted positive trends in its children's care and support services, according to a self-evaluation report presented to the Full Council. The...
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Council acknowledges British West India Regiment Barking and Dagenham Council has formally acknowledged the historical contributions of the British West India Regiment and the service of Global Majority Service Personnel.
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Adult Social Care: Four Complaints Upheld Lambeth Council has upheld four complaints related to adult social care services, with remedies including apologies, financial redress, and requirements for policy updates and...
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New all-weather pitch to boost sport in deprived area Haringey Council has approved the commencement of a tendering process for a new all-weather artificial grass pitch (AGP) at the Selby Urban Village development. The decision,...
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Southwark Children's Services retains 'good' Ofsted rating with areas for improvement identified Southwark's Children's Services has successfully maintained its 'good' Ofsted rating, with inspectors commending strong leadership and effective early help services. The...
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Southwark Commission to Scrutinize Youth Employment Challenges Southwark's Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission is set to scrutinise youth employment challenges in the upcoming municipal year, with a particular focus on...
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Barnet Group five-year financial plan approved Barnet Group's five-year financial plan has been approved by the council's Cabinet, a move intended to bolster the council's broader financial sustainability goals.