Health and social care
Stories, page 64
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Merton Addresses Rise in Overweight Adults Through Multi-Agency Initiatives Merton has seen a significant rise in the number of adults classified as overweight and obese, according to a report presented at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 11...
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Wandsworth Audit Committee to Review Fraud Prevention Measures Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee convened on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to scrutinise the council's fraud prevention measures and receive an update on the latest...
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Lewisham Mental Health Centre to Open in Lee in 2026 A new mental health centre is set to open in Lee in May 2026, offering 24/7 support for Lewisham residents. The Lewisham Neighbourhood 2 Central (N2C) Community Mental Health...
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Citizens Advice Sutton Presents to Local Committee Citizens Advice Sutton (CAS) presented their work to the North Cheam, Stonecot and Worcester Park Local Committee on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, outlining how they meet the...
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QMUL Receives £4.1 Million in SCIL Funding for Dental Outreach Program in Barking and Dagenham Queen Mary University London (QMUL) is set to receive a significant £4.1 million boost from Barking and Dagenham Council's Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to...
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Havering to Lobby Gov't for Zane's Law Support Havering Council is set to lobby the government for the introduction of Zane's Law, a campaign for clearer and stronger legal powers to protect communities from toxic,...
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Haringey to Consult on Draft Homelessness Strategy 2026-2027 Haringey Council is set to launch a public consultation on its draft Homelessness Strategy for 2026-2027, following approval by the cabinet on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
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Hillingdon Reviews Support Services for 22,465 Unpaid Carers Hillingdon is reviewing its support services for the 22,465 unpaid carers in the borough, according to a report presented at the Health and Social Care Select Committee meeting...
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Hillingdon Faces Rising Demand for Adult Autism Services, Straining Resources Hillingdon is facing increasing demand for adult autism services, according to the Annual Performance Report 2024/25 discussed at the Health and Social Care Select Committee...
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Councillor Kugan reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach Councillor Kamala Kugan has been reprimanded for breaching the Members Code of Conduct, following a determination by the Standards Sub-Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council.
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Ealing to Re-tender £7.15M Healthy Child Programme Contract Ealing Council is set to re-tender its £7.15 million contract for the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) service, which includes health visiting, school nursing, and child...
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Ealing Council to Enter New Health Partnership Agreement Ealing Council is set to enter a new partnership agreement with NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (NHS NWL ICB) to improve health and wellbeing services for adults and...
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Enfield Council to Review LTN Impact on Blue Badge Holders Enfield Council is set to review the impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) on blue badge holders, following a motion raised at the Council meeting on 12 November 2025,...
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Croydon Ethics Committee to Review Complaints Process and Discuss Ethical Standards Croydon's Ethics Committee is reviewing its complaints process, with potential revisions under consideration following a recent meeting. The meeting included discussions on...
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Camden Schools See Rise in Unauthorised Lateness Camden schools are grappling with a concerning trend: a rise in unauthorised lateness among pupils. The issue was brought to the forefront during a recent meeting of the...
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Hampstead Cemetery Opening Hours Petition Sparks Debate, Prompting Council Review A petition regarding opening hours at Hampstead Cemetery was a key point of discussion at the Camden Culture and Environment Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday, 10 November 2025.
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Brent Council Adopts Youth Justice Plan 2025-28 Brent Council has formally adopted the Youth Justice Plan 2025-28, a three-year strategy outlining the funding and delivery of youth justice services in the borough. The total...
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Harlesden High Street Anti-Social Behaviour Addressed Anti-social behaviour on Harlesden High Street is being addressed through targeted police operations and community initiatives, Brent Council has confirmed.
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Brent to Upgrade Youth Centres with Youth Input Brent Council is set to upgrade its youth centres, ensuring young people are at the heart of the design and usage of these spaces. The £4 million investment aims to create...
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Youth Reps Campaign on Mental Health, Stress in Schools Barnet's elected youth representatives are actively campaigning on key issues affecting young people, including mental health and stress in schools.