Health and social care
Stories, page 55
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Camden to Lease New Coroner's Court in Tower Hamlets Camden Council has agreed to lease a new coroner's court and associated offices in Bow Road, Bow, Tower Hamlets, for a term of 25 years.
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Ealing Awards 10-Year Leisure Contract to Sports and Leisure Management Ealing Council has awarded Sports and Leisure Management Ltd (SLM) a 10-year contract, with the option to extend for a further five, to manage leisure services across the...
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Sutton Hospital Upgrade Delayed Until 2032, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Faces £150m Maintenance Backlog and £5.7m Deficit Sutton residents will have to wait until 2032 for the planned upgrade to Sutton Hospital, and the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) is grappling with a...
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Sutton Birthing Centre Faces Review Amid Falling Birth Rates Sutton's Carmen Birthing Centre at St George's Hospital is under review due to a significant drop in birth rates, according to a report presented to the Sutton Scrutiny...
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Ealing Extends West London Employment Support Contract Ealing Council has extended its West London Strategic Employment Support contract with The Shaw Trust for three years, starting 1 April 2028. The decision, made at a Cabinet...
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Barking and Dagenham Health Committee Discusses Weight Loss Jabs and Healthy Weight Commissioning Barking and Dagenham's Health Scrutiny Committee convened recently to discuss a range of public health initiatives, including the roll out of weight loss jabs and a focus on HIV...
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Enfield Council Considers £15.4M in Savings Amid Funding Uncertainty Enfield Council is considering £15.4 million in savings amid uncertainty over future funding, as revealed in a recent Cabinet meeting. The proposed savings are part of the...
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Enfield Council to Study New SEN School Sites and Allocate Funds for Feasibility Studies Enfield Council is set to explore potential locations for new schools catering to students with special educational needs (SEN), following a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 10...
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Richmond Council Reviews SEN Continence Services Richmond Council is reviewing its Special Educational Needs (SEN) continence services. The review was a key topic at the Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC)...
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Richmond Residents May Soon Have Access to Same-Day Doctor Appointments Richmond upon Thames residents may soon have access to same-day doctor appointments, following discussions at the Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) meeting on...
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Islington's 'Fill the Gap' Scheme Supports Families Islington Council is helping families bridge the gap between the end of Healthy Start payments and the start of free school meals with its local 'Fill the Gap' scheme.
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Smoking Attributed Hospital Admissions Highest in North London Islington faces a concerning health challenge as smoking-related hospital admissions reach the highest rate in North London, according to a report discussed at the Islington...
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Haringey Awards £3 Million in Contracts for Domestic Abuse Support Services Haringey Council has awarded contracts worth £3,029,958 for domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) support services, ensuring the continuation of vital...
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Harrow to Boost Vaccination Efforts Amidst Low Uptake Harrow Council is set to bolster its vaccination programme in response to data indicating low uptake rates across various immunisations. While Harrow's performance aligns with...
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Barking and Dagenham Council to Consult on 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Address Budget Gap Barking and Dagenham Council is proposing a 4.99% council tax increase and will consult with residents on the decision.
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NW London Faces Challenges in SEN Continence Service Provision North West London faces significant challenges in providing equitable and consistent continence services for children and young people with special educational needs and...
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Enfield Council Backs Violence Against Women Strategy Enfield Council has formally backed the Enfield Safer Stronger Communities Board (SSCB) Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2026-30, signalling a commitment to creating a...
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Hackney Council to Streamline Young People's Health Services Hackney Council is set to streamline young people's health services, aiming for a more integrated and effective model. The move comes as the council reviews and redesigns...
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Mayor's Charity to Support Hospital, Heritage Hub, Macmillan in 2025-26 Enfield's Mayor, Councillor Margaret Greer, has selected the Royal Free Charity, the Black Heritage Hub, and Macmillan Cancer Support as the beneficiaries of her Mayoral Charity...
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Croydon Council Notes Progress on Equality Strategy 2023-27 Croydon Council has highlighted the progress made in its Equality Strategy 2023-27, focusing on inclusivity and support for diverse communities.