Health and social care

Stories, page 27

1. Lambeth Council Debates and Opposes EHRC Draft Code of Practice Lambeth Council has passed a motion opposing the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) draft code of practice, with councillors expressing significant concerns about its... Lambeth 17 July 2026
2. Barking and Dagenham Council Approves Plans for Three New Children's Homes to Reduce Costs and Improve Care Barking and Dagenham Council has approved plans to build three new children's homes, providing 17 new placements, as part of a strategy to reduce reliance on expensive external... Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
3. Barking and Dagenham Council Adopts 'A Better B&D' Transformation Plan Barking and Dagenham Council has officially adopted its A Better B&D transformation plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to reshape council services and improve resident... Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
4. Barking & Dagenham Council Approves New Strategy to Improve Care for Looked-After Children Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved a new comprehensive strategy aimed at improving the lives of looked-after children and those at risk of entering care. Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
5. Redbridge Committee Sets Priorities for Educational Outcomes and Youth Engagement Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has set out its key priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong emphasis on improving educational outcomes... Redbridge 16 July 2026
6. Youth Voices to Shape Redbridge Policy Under New Plan Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has outlined its priorities for the upcoming municipal year, focusing on key areas to improve the lives of young... Redbridge 16 July 2026
7. Redbridge Council to Deep Dive into Educational Attainment Gaps Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has set out its priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong emphasis on educational attainment,... Redbridge 16 July 2026
8. Redbridge Council Sets Priorities for Children's Services Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has outlined its three key priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong focus on educational outcomes, youth... Redbridge 16 July 2026
9. Focus on Education, Engagement, and Safeguarding for Redbridge Youth Redbridge Council's Children and Young People Committee has set out its key priorities for the upcoming municipal year, with a strong emphasis on enhancing educational outcomes,... Redbridge 16 July 2026
10. Redbridge Council Faces 'Cliff Edge' as £5.4 Million Overspend Looms Redbridge Council's financial future is facing a cliff edge as a projected £5.424 million overspend looms for the current financial year, according to a report presented to the... Redbridge 14 July 2026
11. Redbridge's 'Best Start in Life' strategy aims for child development Redbridge Council's Best Start in Life strategy, aimed at improving child development across the borough, was reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday, July 13,... Redbridge 14 July 2026
12. Tower Hamlets Children's Services Praised for Early Help and Prevention Strategies Tower Hamlets' children's services have been commended for their robust early help and prevention strategies, which are credited with contributing to strong social care outcomes... Tower Hamlets 14 July 2026
13. Tower Hamlets Children's Services navigates SEND reforms and maintains strong outcomes Tower Hamlets' Children's Services directorate is navigating significant national reforms while striving to maintain strong social care outcomes, a recent scrutiny sub-committee... Tower Hamlets 14 July 2026
14. Councillor Calls for Specialist Anti-Racism Training for Local Authority Staff Councillor Abu Talha Chowdhury has called for specialist anti-racism training for local authority members and officers, drawing parallels with recommendations made in the Mann... Tower Hamlets 14 July 2026
15. Tower Hamlets Councillors Raise Alarms Over Youth Vaping and Substance Misuse Near Schools Tower Hamlets councillors are grappling with a significant rise in youth vaping and substance misuse, with particular alarm raised over the presence of e-cigarettes in and... Tower Hamlets 14 July 2026
16. Marion James awarded Freedom of the Borough Marion James has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough by Sutton Council in recognition of her extensive service to the community. Sutton 14 July 2026
17. New online portal to simplify benefit claims Haringey Council has approved an interim policy for its Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), marking a significant investment in expanding support services and developing a new... Haringey 14 July 2026
18. Haringey Council Expands Financial Support Team with £1.74 Million Investment Haringey Council has significantly expanded its financial support team as part of a broader initiative to assist residents facing financial hardship. The move, approved at a... Haringey 14 July 2026
19. Haringey tackles child poverty with new fund Haringey Council has launched a new fund to tackle child poverty and support residents facing financial hardship, with significant funding allocated to key initiatives. Haringey 14 July 2026
20. Haringey boosts support for struggling families Haringey Council has significantly boosted its support for struggling families by approving an interim policy for the 2026/27 Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). The decision,... Haringey 14 July 2026