Health and social care
Stories, page 56
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Brent Approves Direct Award for Substance Misuse Service Brent Council's cabinet has approved the direct award of the Integrated Treatment Recovery Wellbeing and Substance Misuse Service to VIA Community Ltd for three years, ensuring...
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Camden Council to offer Council Tax discounts to terminally ill residents experiencing financial hardship Camden Council is set to offer Council Tax discounts to terminally ill residents who are experiencing financial difficulty but are not already receiving 100% Council Tax...
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Barnet Council seeks £9.9m savings in 2026/27 budget amid financial challenges Barnet Council is seeking savings of £9.9 million for the 2026/27 budget, as revealed at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday, 11 December 2025.
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Barnet Council considers 2.98% general council tax increase Barnet Council is considering a 2.98% increase in general council tax for the 2026/27 financial year. The proposal was discussed at a meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny...
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Barnet Appoints Councillor Alison Moore as Food Champion, Discusses Task Force Updates Barnet Council has appointed Councillor Alison Moore, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, as the new Councillor Food Champion.
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Sutton faces £12m schools funding deficit Sutton Council is grappling with a significant £12m deficit in its dedicated schools grant (DSG), which funds education-related services. The shortfall was revealed during a...
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Newham Council Reaffirms Borough of Sanctuary Status, Advocates for Responsible Immigration Policies Newham Council is set to debate motions concerning immigration and its status as a borough of sanctuary. The council aims to address challenges in supporting immigrants and...
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H&F Faces £2.16M Overspend Amid Social Care Pressures, Temporary Housing Costs, and Children's Services Hammersmith and Fulham Council is facing a projected £2.16 million overspend in its General Fund, primarily due to rising pressures in adult social care, temporary...
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Newham to Honour Wilson & Pringle with Civic Awards Newham Council has voted to honour the late Councillor Neil Wilson and local conservationist Leonard Pringle with civic awards, recognising their outstanding contributions to...
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Kingston Pension Fund Faces Risk of Incorrect Payments Due to Software Non-Compliance Kingston upon Thames' Pension Fund is grappling with a significant risk: its software provider, Civica, has yet to deliver software fully compliant with Local Government Pension...
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Whipps Cross Hospital Improves After CQC Report, But Diagnostic Imaging Still Needs Work Whipps Cross University Hospital has made significant strides in addressing concerns raised in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, according to an update presented at the...
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Islington awards urgent contract after provider insolvency Islington Council has awarded an urgent contract to Provide Care Solutions Limited following the insolvency of NRS Healthcare, the previous provider of community equipment...
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Councillor asks about Sobell Centre's new facilities Islington Councillor Diarmaid Ward recently inquired about the usage of the Sobell Centre's new facilities during a council meeting.
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Islington Considers Extending Councillor's Leave Due to Ill Health Islington Council is considering extending Councillor Roulin Khondoker's leave of absence due to continued ill health. The matter was discussed at the Islington Council meeting...
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Connect to Work Programme Receives £8.3M Funding Southwark's Connect to Work programme, designed to support residents facing health and disability-related barriers to employment, has received £8.3 million in funding.
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Hillingdon Committee Discusses Tavistock Trust Redevelopment Plans, Including Hospital 2.0 Compliance and Car Parking Concerns Hillingdon Council's Health and Social Care Select Committee convened on 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of health updates, including the redevelopment plans of the...
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Enfield Council to Transfer Funds to Support Pupils with EHCPs Enfield Council is proposing to transfer 0.5% of its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Block, equating to £1.656 million, to the High Needs Block for the 2026/27 financial...
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Enfield Schools Face £4.4M Overspend on SEND Provisions, Contributing to £21.9M Deficit Enfield schools are grappling with a significant financial strain, primarily driven by increasing demands and costs associated with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
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Camden Explores Options for School Meal Provision Camden Council is exploring future options for school meal provision, ensuring affordability, sustainability, high quality, and inclusivity for all pupils. The council aims to...
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Tower Hamlets Auditor Finds 'Significant Weaknesses' in Financials and Governance; Council Responds Tower Hamlets Council is grappling with 'significant weaknesses' in its governance and financial management, according to a new report from external auditor Ernst & Young LLP...