Health and social care
Stories, page 32
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Lewisham Council to Open Own Children's Home in Sydenham, Aiming for £700,000 Annual Savings Lewisham Council is set to open its own children's home in Sydenham, a move expected to save £700,000 annually and provide greater control over residential care for children in...
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Lewisham Prepares for National SEND Reforms with Local Plan and Retention Strategies Lewisham is set to implement national reforms designed to enhance support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The borough has developed a Local...
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Lewisham Council to Focus on Racial Inequality in Schools Lewisham Council is set to implement measures aimed at tackling racial inequality in educational attainment within the borough's schools, with a dedicated focus on the topic...
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Bexley's EHCP delivery slips, but still above average Bexley's delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the statutory 20-week timeframe has seen a slight dip, though performance remains above the London and...
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Bexley Children's Services Transformation Targets £1.98 Million Savings Through Commissioning Redesign and Practice Model Review Bexley's Children's Services is undergoing a significant transformation, the Future Bexley Children's Transformation programme, with a focus on improving outcomes for young...
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Bexley Launches New Family Hubs and Kinship Support Programs Bexley families will benefit from new Family Hubs and enhanced kinship support as part of a wider transformation of children's services. The initiatives, discussed at a recent...
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Bexley's SEND Reforms Show Progress, But Challenges Persist in Key Areas Bexley's efforts to reform Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services are showing progress, with improvements noted in the timeliness and quality of Education,...
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Greenwich Council Approves Councillor Appointments to Pension Board and Scrutiny Panels Greenwich Council's General Purposes Committee has approved a series of councillor appointments to the Pension Board and various scrutiny panels for the 2026-27 municipal year....
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Greenwich Council Appoints Councillors to Member-Level Scrutiny Panels Greenwich Council has confirmed a series of appointments to its member-level scrutiny panels for the upcoming municipal year. The changes, agreed by the General Purposes...
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Newham's neighbourhood health approach to tackle inequalities Newham Council is implementing a comprehensive neighbourhood health approach to tackle health inequalities across the borough, with a focus on prevention and bringing care...
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Newham Residents Survey Reveals Widespread Concerns Over Aging, Finances, and Inequality Newham residents are expressing significant concerns about aging, financial stability, and persistent inequalities, according to findings from the Newham Residents Survey 2025....
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Newham Health and Wellbeing Board Outlines Future Development Plans Focused on Resident Health and Inequality Newham's Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined a comprehensive plan for future development, focusing on improving resident health outcomes and tackling inequalities across the...
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NEL ICB restructures to focus on population health The North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB) is undergoing a significant restructuring, aiming to become a leaner and more agile organisation focused on strategic...
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Better Care Fund to boost integrated health and social care Newham Council's Health and Wellbeing Board has reviewed plans for the Better Care Fund (BCF) 2026-27, a significant pooled funding programme aimed at integrating adult health...
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Newham Mayor Outlines Vision for Healthier Borough, Emphasizing Tackling Inequality Newham Mayor Forhad Hussain has outlined a vision for a healthier borough, emphasising that improving health outcomes is a key priority for his administration. Speaking at a...
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Healthwatch Newham Report Reveals Significant Barriers to Healthcare Access Healthwatch Newham has highlighted significant barriers that residents face when trying to access health and care services, despite generally positive experiences once they are...
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Newham Children's Services on Track for 'Outstanding' Ofsted Rating Through Strategic Reforms Newham's Children and Young People's services are on an ambitious journey to achieve an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating by 2025, a significant transformation from their 'Inadequate'...
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Hammersmith and Fulham Corporate Parenting Board Reports Achievements in Care for Children and Young People The Hammersmith and Fulham Corporate Parenting Board has announced a series of significant achievements for the 2025-2026 period, with a strong emphasis on enhanced governance,...
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Bromley Council Projects £10.7m Overspend in 2025/26 Amidst Reserve Reductions Bromley Council is facing a projected £10.7 million overspend for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a provisional outturn report presented to the Executive committee.
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Bromley Council plans £25.4m public health nursing tender Bromley Council is preparing to tender for a new public health nursing service for children aged 0-19, with the contract set to begin on October 1, 2027. The five-year agreement...