Health and social care
Stories, page 48
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Adult Social Care levy adds £40 to Croydon bills Croydon Council tax bills are set to increase by an average of £119.43 for the 2026-27 financial year, with a significant portion of this rise attributed to a dedicated levy for...
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Kingston & Richmond Frailty Programme update Kingston & Richmond Frailty Programme Update Focuses on Integrated Care and Prevention
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Barking & Dagenham Council approves 4.99% tax hike Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a 4.99% increase in Council Tax, a move that will see an annual rise of £80.23 for households in Band D properties.
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Children in care achieve above national average Children in care in Barking and Dagenham are achieving above the national average in their educational results, according to the Corporate Parenting Annual Report for 2024-25.
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Kingston Council to Form New Steering Group for 2026/27 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Kingston Council is preparing to establish a new Steering Group to conduct a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for 2026/27, aiming to identify and address the evolving...
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Sutton Council Proposes New SEND Family Hub to Expand Support Network Sutton Council is proposing to establish a new hub specifically for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of an expansion of its Family Hubs...
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Southwark Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Hike Amidst Budget Deficit Southwark Council has approved a 4.99% increase in council tax for the upcoming financial year, a decision made during a Council Assembly meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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Council commits to tackling violence against women Barking and Dagenham Council has formally committed to tackling violence against women and girls.
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Lambeth Council Proposes 4.99% Council Tax Increase Amid Financial Pressures Lambeth Council is set to increase Council Tax by 4.99% for the upcoming financial year, with a 2.99% rise in general Council Tax and a further 2.00% increase for the Adult...
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Barnet extends mortuary services deal Barnet Council has extended its agreement for mortuary services with Brent and Harrow councils, ensuring the continuation of these services at Northwick Park Hospital until 2041.
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Modular works to boost SEN provision Barnet Council's Cabinet has approved plans for modular works to boost provision for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at the Queenswell Federation site. This...
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Redbridge Council Launches Review of Mental Health Service Integration Redbridge Council's Health and Care Policy Development Committee has initiated a review into the integration of mental health services across the borough. The committee met on...
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Redbridge Mental Health Services Face Funding and Workforce Shortages Amidst Rising Demand Redbridge's mental health services are facing significant hurdles, including funding gaps and a scarcity of skilled professionals, a recent Health and Care Policy Development...
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Bexley Council faces £1.76m budget overspend Bexley Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £1.76 million for the 2025/26 financial year, according to a report presented to the Public Cabinet meeting on Monday,...
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Harrow Council Approves 2.99% Council Tax Rise and 2% Adult Social Care Precept for 2026/27 Harrow Council has approved a 2.99% increase in council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, alongside a further 2% rise specifically for the Adult Social Care Precept. This...
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Tower Hamlets Extends Community Equipment Services Contract with NRS Healthcare Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to extend its community equipment services contract with NRS Healthcare for a further two years, with a potential one-year extension. The...
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Greenwich Council Cabinet Reviews Ombudsman Complaint Reports for 2023-2025 Greenwich Council's Cabinet has reviewed annual reports from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) and the Housing Ombudsman for the 2023/24 and 2024/25...
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Greenwich Council Cabinet Proposes Health and Adult Services Vision 2026-2031 Greenwich Council's Cabinet has reviewed a proposed five-year vision for Health and Adult Services, set to guide the sector from 2026 to 2031. The vision, which was considered...
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Greenwich Council Approves Revised Public Health Service Delivery Model Greenwich Council's Cabinet has approved a revised model for delivering public health services. The decision was made during a meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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Hillingdon Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Rise and Adult Social Care Precept Increase Amid Budgetary Pressures Hillingdon Council's Cabinet has approved a recommendation for a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for the upcoming financial year, a move that will see the annual charge for a Band...