Health and social care
Stories, page 69
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Smartphone Free Childhood Group Seeks Council Support A group advocating for smartphone-free childhoods is seeking the support of Sutton Council to promote their cause.
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Southwark Approves Land Disposal for New Care Home Southwark Council has approved the disposal of land for a new care home on Asylum Road, in a move aimed at addressing the increasing need for nursing care within the borough.
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Southwark Approves Age-Friendly Borough Initiative Southwark is set to become an even better place to grow old, with the council's Cabinet approving the Age-Friendly Borough Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure older...
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Councillor Apologises for Code of Conduct Breach Kingston upon Thames Councillor Kamala Kugan has apologised for breaching the Members Code of Conduct, following a determination by the Standards Sub-committee. The apology...
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Tower Hamlets Drafts Vision 2035: Opportunity for All? Tower Hamlets Council is drafting a Strategic Vision 2035, aiming to create a borough where opportunities are shared equally among all residents.
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Lambeth Council Rejects Motion to Oppose Disability Benefit Cuts Lambeth Council is set to debate potential cuts to disability benefit payments, following a motion put forward by the Green Party at a recent council meeting. The Green Party's...
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Havering's Carer Support Strains Amid Rising Unpaid Carers Havering faces increasing pressure to support its adult social care services, with the highest rate of unpaid carers in London, according to a report discussed at the Havering...
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Brixton Hill Residents Seek Reassurance After Fatal Shooting Following a fatal shooting in Brixton Hill, residents are seeking reassurance from Lambeth Council. At a council meeting on 15 October 2025, Councillor Verity McGivern asked...
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Havering's Adult Services Face Restructure Amid Funding Concerns Havering's adult services are set to undergo a restructure amid concerns over funding, as revealed in the latest Cabinet meeting. The council is planning a parallel restructure...
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Ombudsman Finds Fault in Croydon Homelessness Case Croydon Council has been found at fault by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) for its handling of a homelessness case, causing significant distress and...
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Croydon Mental Health Alliance Receives £994k Grant to Support Youth Mental Health Croydon's mental health services for young people are set to receive a significant boost, with the Croydon Mental Health Alliance securing a £994,000 grant to tackle waiting...
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Bexley Youth Forum's 'Time 2 Talk' Improves SEND Services and Accessibility in Bexley Bexley Council's Children's Services and Education Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, to discuss key improvements and ongoing challenges in...
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Homerton Hospital extends ISS facilities contract to 2026 Homerton Hospital will continue its partnership with ISS for soft facilities management until September 2026, following an extension of the current contract. This decision was...
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Bromley Council to Trial New Technology in Adult Social Care to Improve Service Delivery Bromley Council is trialling new technology in its Adult Social Care Service, including Intelligent Lilli and Magic Notes, as part of a broader effort to improve service...
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Islington Youth Justice Service Rated 'Outstanding' Islington's Youth Justice Service has received an 'Outstanding' rating from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP).
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New Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Commissioned Bromley Council, in partnership with the Integrated Care Board (ICB), has commissioned a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub to provide a wide range of support for adults in the...
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Bromley Council Projects £58.9M Budget Shortfall by 2026/27, Rising to £74.7M by 2029/30 Bromley Council is facing a significant budget shortfall, with an estimated £58.9 million gap projected for 2026/27, which could rise to £74.7 million by 2029/30. The council's...
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Islington First in London to Receive Platinum Accreditation for Domestic Abuse Housing Support Islington has become the first council in London to achieve Platinum accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). This accomplishment, highlighting the...
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Lambeth Libraries Develop Trauma-Informed Services Lambeth Libraries are developing trauma-informed services, aiming to create a more supportive and understanding environment for all library users. This initiative involves...
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Haringey Council updates Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Menopause at Work policies Haringey Council has updated its Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and Menopause at Work policies for employees, aiming to align with best practices and legal requirements.