Health and social care
Stories, page 40
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Barnet Council Q3 Finances Balanced, Contingency Funds and Reserves Utilised Barnet Council's finances for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year are projected to be balanced, with contingency funds and reserves being utilised.
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Tower Hamlets Council Defends Response to Ministerial Directions Amidst Governance and Resource Concerns Tower Hamlets Council has defended its response to new ministerial directions, acknowledging that its approach may have appeared defensive. The council's Chief Executive, Steven...
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Tower Hamlets Council Faces £18.6 Million General Fund Overspend Amidst Rising Social Care and SEND Costs Tower Hamlets Council is facing significant financial pressures, with a projected £18.6 million overspend on its General Fund for the financial year 2025-26. This deficit is...
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Tower Hamlets Council Faces £22.9 Million Deficit in Adult Social Care Budget Tower Hamlets Council is facing a projected £22.9 million deficit in its adult social care budget, a significant financial pressure highlighted in the latest Q3 budget...
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Tower Hamlets Council Faces £18.6m Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care Demand Tower Hamlets Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £18.6 million for the financial year 2025-26, according to a report presented to the Overview & Scrutiny...
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North Middlesex Hospital maternity service rated 'Requires Improvement' North Middlesex Hospital's maternity service has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a significant step up from its previous 'Inadequate'...
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Enfield Mental Health Services Show Improvements with New Initiatives and Reduced Out-of-Area Placements Enfield residents are set to benefit from significant improvements in mental health services, with new crisis facilities and enhanced community support now operational or set to...
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Enfield Council explores new policies to curb fast food impact on public health Enfield Council is implementing measures to encourage healthier food options and address the impact of fast-food outlets on public health, with the long-term goal of tackling...
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Bromley Council awards £89m transport services contract for children and adults Bromley Council has awarded a contract worth an estimated £89 million for transport services for children and adults.
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Bromley Council Forecasts £16.16 Million Budget Overspend for 2025/26 Bromley Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £16.16 million for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented to the council's Executive committee.
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Bromley Council Awards Contract for Learning Disability Day Services Bromley Council's Executive committee has approved the award of a contract for learning disability complex needs day services. The decision, made during a meeting on Wednesday,...
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Bromley Council launches £8.9m Crisis and Resilience Fund to support residents Bromley Council is set to allocate £8.9 million towards a new Crisis and Resilience Fund, aimed at supporting residents facing immediate financial hardship and building...
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Enfield Reports Significant Drop in Knife Crime, Especially Among Young People Enfield has experienced a significant reduction in knife crime, with a 6.4% decrease in offences over the past 12 months. This positive trend is particularly notable in knife...
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Enfield Launches Urgent Vaccination Drive Amidst Measles Outbreak Enfield is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, prompting an urgent vaccination drive across the borough. The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on...
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Hillingdon Council Faces £36.3 Million Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care and Housing Pressures Hillingdon Council is facing a significant budget overspend of £36.3 million for the current financial year, primarily driven by increased demand in children's services, adult...
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Hillingdon to continue substance misuse services Hillingdon Council has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing vital substance misuse and stop smoking services for the period 2026-2029, following a decision made by the...
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New Rehab Services to Support Haringey Residents Haringey Council has approved the award of twenty framework agreements for substance misuse residential rehabilitation services, aiming to ensure residents have access to...
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Council Approves 20 Providers for Substance Misuse Rehab Haringey Council has approved the award of twenty framework agreements for substance misuse residential rehabilitation services, ensuring residents have access to appropriate care.
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Haringey Council Awards £800k Contracts for Rehab Services Haringey Council has awarded twenty framework agreements for substance misuse residential rehabilitation services, with a potential total value of £800,000 over four years,...
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Hackney Council notes progress on LGA Peer Challenge implementation Hackney Council's Corporate Committee has reviewed the progress made in implementing recommendations from the Local Government Association's (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge...