Health and social care
Stories, page 62
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NW London to Standardize Special School Nursing Services North West London is set to standardise nursing services across its special schools, aiming to improve consistency and equity for students with special educational needs (SEN)....
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NW London Aims for Mature Place-Based Partnerships by 2026 North West London's Place Based Partnerships (PBPs) are striving to achieve mature, integrated operations across all boroughs by April 2026, according to a recent meeting of the...
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UNISON to Address Camden Council on School Support Staff Pay Camden Council convened on Monday, 17 November 2025, and heard a deputation from UNISON raising concerns about the pay and workload of school support staff, particularly those...
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Croydon Council to Translate Housing Policy into Multiple Languages Croydon Council is set to translate its Housing Allocation Policy into multiple community languages, ensuring accessibility and transparency for all residents.
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Croydon Council to Increase Council Tax by 4.99% Amid Financial Challenges Croydon residents will see a 4.99% increase in their council tax bills next year, as the council grapples with ongoing financial challenges stemming from a £1.4 billion debt...
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Croydon Council Appeals for Fairer National Funding Amid Financial Challenges Croydon Council is appealing for a fairer share of national funding, citing a 'postcode lottery' that disadvantages its residents and businesses. The council warns that a...
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Barnet awards contract after provider liquidation Barnet Council has awarded a contract for Integrated Community Equipment Services to Provide Care Solutions Limited (Provide) after the previous provider, NRS Healthcare...
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Wandsworth Adult Social Care Receives 'Good' Rating Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care services have received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), highlighting the council's commitment to person-centred...
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Ombudsman Slams Lewisham's Homelessness Support, Orders Payouts After Failures in Ms. X's Case Lewisham Council has been ordered to pay compensation to a resident after the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) found fault in its handling of her homelessness...
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Barking & Dagenham Discusses Adult Safeguarding Efforts Barking and Dagenham is dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect, according to the Local Safeguarding Adults' Board (LSAB) Annual Report 2024/25, which...
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Medical Day Care Unit May Move From Central Middlesex to Ealing The Medical Day Care Unit at Central Middlesex Hospital may soon be relocated to Ealing Hospital, according to discussions at a Brent Council Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny...
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Willesden Green to Get New Health and Wellbeing Hub Willesden Green is set to benefit from a new Health and Wellbeing Integrated Hub, as Brent Council's Cabinet approved the redevelopment of the Gladstone Park Youth and Community...
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Brent Council to Consult on 4.99% Council Tax Increase to Protect Frontline Services Brent Council is proposing a 4.99% increase in council tax for the 2026-27 financial year, a move intended to protect vital frontline services. The decision, which includes a 2%...
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Brent Council Adopts Socio-Economic Duty to Address Inequality Brent Council is set to formally adopt the Socio-Economic Duty (SED) to ensure its policies and programmes address the needs of residents experiencing socio-economic...
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Westminster Plans £150k Spend to Tackle North Paddington Violence Westminster Council is set to invest £150,000 in a series of initiatives designed to combat violence in North Paddington, following recommendations from the North Paddington...
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Richmond Invests £2.9M in Care Technology Richmond upon Thames is set to enhance its adult social care services with a £2.9 million investment in care technology. The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee...
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Homelessness Crisis Drives £2.2M Overspend in Richmond Richmond upon Thames is grappling with a significant homelessness crisis, leading to a projected £2.2 million overspend in the council's budget. The Adult Social Services,...
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Richmond Council Approves New Domestic Abuse Policy Richmond Council has approved a new Domestic Abuse Policy for its housing services, aiming to provide a safer and more compassionate response for residents experiencing abuse.
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Redbridge to Improve Housing Complaints Process Redbridge Council is set to improve its housing complaints process following a review by the Homes and Neighbourhoods Policy Development Committee, aiming to address...
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Redbridge Council Considers Travel Subsidy and Other Measures to Support Homeless Residents and Improve Housing Services Redbridge Council is considering offering a travel subsidy to homeless residents, alongside access to local facilities and services, as part of a broader effort to improve...