Health and social care
Stories, page 72
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Council Grapples with Community Equipment Crisis Kensington and Chelsea Council is addressing challenges in the provision of community equipment services following the liquidation of NRS Healthcare Ltd on 1 August 2025. The...
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Homelessness Surges 35% in Kensington and Chelsea The number of households in temporary accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea has risen sharply, mirroring a national trend, according to a report discussed at the Joint Health...
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Richmond Faces £2.8M Overspend, Driven by Rising Homelessness Costs; Council Launches Transformation Programme and Addresses Funding Review Richmond upon Thames faces a projected £2.8 million overspend, with rising homelessness costs identified as a primary driver. The council is taking action to address the...
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Redbridge Health Scrutiny Sub-committee to Discuss NHS 'Speak Up Guardian', Health Protection, and Work Programme Redbridge councillors are set to hear from the Speak Up Guardian from Barts Health NHS Trust at the Health Scrutiny Sub-committee meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The...
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Redbridge Council to Review Public Health Funding Shortfall Redbridge Council is set to review a shortfall in public health funding, following discussions at the Health Scrutiny Sub-committee meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The...
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Redbridge Health Committee Addresses Measles Rise and Vaccine Uptake Redbridge is facing a rise in measles cases following outbreaks in some London schools, the Redbridge Health Committee heard at its meeting on 25 September 2025.
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Bedfont Residents Invited to Shape Local Action Plan Residents of Bedfont are being invited to contribute their ideas for projects and positive changes in their community, to be included in the Bedfont Action Plan. The existing...
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Hounslow Council Implements Multi-Agency Approach to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour on Feltham High Street Hounslow Council is intensifying its efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Feltham High Street through a multi-agency approach. Updates were provided at the Bedfont...
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Kingston Council Approves New Compact with NHS and VCSE to Tackle Inequality Kingston Council has approved a new compact with the NHS and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, aiming to strengthen partnerships and tackle...
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Camden Considers Cross-Party Panel for Serious Complaints Recompense Camden Council is considering a motion to remove standard tariff sections from its Camden Remedies Policy and Procedure Complaints for serious cases, proposing a cross-party...
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Camden Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Condemns Far-Right Demonstration Camden Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary and has condemned a recent far-right demonstration in London.
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Hillingdon Children's Services Faces £3.9M Overspend Due to Rising Care Costs and Accommodation Issues Hillingdon's Children's Services are facing a significant overspend, with the latest figures projecting a £3.9 million deficit, according to a recent Budget & Spending Report....
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Hillingdon to Review Fostering Services Hillingdon Council is set to review its fostering services, aiming to enhance support and improve outcomes for children in care. The Children, Families and Education Select...
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Sutton Pilots New Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to Combat Abuse Sutton is piloting new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
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NHS Shake-Up: Sutton Council Voices Concerns Over Health Service Changes Sutton Council has voiced concerns over upcoming national NHS changes, particularly regarding the commissioning of health services. These concerns were raised during a Scrutiny...
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Tower Hamlets to Review Asbestos, Fire, Gas Safety Policies, Complaints Compensation, and Income Collection Policies Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its health and safety compliance policies, covering asbestos, fire, and gas safety, for the Housing Management Service.
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Tower Hamlets 'Safe Homes' Programme Update Tower Hamlets' 'Safe Homes, Great Services' Programme is underway, with a highlight report presented at the Housing Management (Cabinet) Sub-Committee meeting on 24 September...
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Tower Hamlets Housing Performance Report Due Tower Hamlets Council's Housing Management Sub-Committee is set to review a comprehensive performance report on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, covering key areas from health and...
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Waltham Forest Council to Review Safeguarding Partnerships Waltham Forest Council is set to review its safeguarding partnerships for adults and children, aiming to strengthen partner accountability, enhance quality assurance processes,...
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Croydon to Review Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26 Croydon Council is set to review its Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26, outlining the strategy for addressing youth offending and promoting rehabilitation within the borough. A key...