Health and social care

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1. Islington Launches Three-Year Crisis and Resilience Fund to Combat Poverty Islington Council has launched a new Crisis and Resilience Fund aimed at tackling the root causes of financial hardship and providing support to residents facing poverty. The... Islington 27 March 2026
2. Islington Council Approves New Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service Strategy Islington Council's Executive has approved a new strategy for integrated community drug and alcohol services, aiming to enhance treatment and recovery support for residents. Islington 27 March 2026
3. Tower Hamlets Council Faces Persistent Ethnicity Pay Gap Despite Reductions Tower Hamlets Council is continuing to address an ethnicity pay gap, where employees from Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic backgrounds earn less on average than their White... Tower Hamlets 27 March 2026
4. Adult Social Care rated 'Good' by CQC Tower Hamlets' Adult Social Care services have been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), marking a significant achievement for the borough. The CQC's assessment,... Tower Hamlets 27 March 2026
5. Tower Hamlets Council Reports Positive Gender Pay Gap for Second Year Tower Hamlets Council has reported a positive gender pay gap for the second consecutive year, indicating that women on average earn more than men. The Gender and Equality Pay... Tower Hamlets 27 March 2026
6. Croydon Continues Lead on GLA-Funded Job Scheme Croydon Council is continuing its lead on a Greater London Authority (GLA)-funded job scheme, with the Connect to Work programme set to support over 4,500 residents across South... Croydon 27 March 2026
7. Bexley Council Launches New Crisis and Resilience Fund for Residents Facing Financial Hardship Bexley Council has launched a new crisis and resilience fund, combining discretionary housing payments and the household support fund, to assist residents facing financial... Bexley 27 March 2026
8. Bexley Council's apprenticeship drive praised and urged for expansion Bexley Council's commitment to expanding apprenticeship opportunities has been lauded by councillors, who have praised the initiative as a vital pathway for career development.... Bexley 27 March 2026
9. Bexley Council Clarifies White Ribbon Ambassador and Champion Roles Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to discuss the roles of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions,... Bexley 27 March 2026
10. Best Start Family Hubs funding allocated Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the allocation of up to £1.6 million in ringfenced funding for Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship services. The... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
11. EDI report highlights 'No Place For Hate' campaign Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has reviewed the Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report for 2024-2025, detailing significant strides in tackling inequality and... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
12. New short breaks service for children with ASC Tower Hamlets Council has approved the commissioning of a new overnight and related short breaks service for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
13. Whitechapel Leisure Centre to be redeveloped with new homes Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved plans to redevelop the Whitechapel Leisure Centre, a project that will not only modernise the facility but also introduce new... Tower Hamlets 26 March 2026
14. St Mark's Day Centre Relocation Approved by Kensington and Chelsea Council Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team has approved the relocation of St Mark's Day Centre as part of its Adult Social Care Strategy. The decision, made during a... Kensington and Chelsea 26 March 2026
15. Kensington and Chelsea Council Approves New Housing Care Contract for Adults with Learning Disabilities Kensington and Chelsea Council's Leadership Team has approved a new contract for the provision of Housing Care and Support Services for adults with learning disabilities. The... Kensington and Chelsea 26 March 2026
16. Council approves dementia care expansion Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved a significant £3.25 million investment to expand dementia care facilities by redeveloping Fews Lodge. The project will create... Barking and Dagenham 26 March 2026
17. Bexley Children's Services Faces £2.2m Overspend Due to Increased Support Costs Bexley's Children's Services is facing a projected overspend of £2.234 million, primarily driven by increased costs associated with supporting children with disabilities and... Bexley 26 March 2026
18. SEND Inspection Report Delayed Until May 11 Due to Local Elections Councillors have expressed disappointment as the publication of the Local Area SEND inspection report has been delayed until May 11, citing local elections as the reason. The... Bexley 26 March 2026
19. Barnet Council seeks clarity on NHS debt recovery and potential write-offs Barnet Council is reviewing its approach to recovering outstanding debts from NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (ICBs) and is considering potential write-offs. Barnet 26 March 2026
20. Holiday Activities and Food Programme sees record numbers Bexley's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme has seen a significant increase in participation, with record numbers of children attending its enriching activities and... Bexley 26 March 2026