Health and social care
Stories, page 76
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St Pancras Hospital Service Moves Spark Engagement Push North Central London's Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) is pushing for increased engagement as services at St Pancras Hospital prepare to move to new...
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Brent Council to Debate Impact of Illegal Immigration Brent Council debated the impact of illegal immigration on the borough, highlighting growing pressures on housing, primary care, and policing. The debate took place during a...
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Bexley Tackles Obesity with New Action Plan and Initiatives Bexley is intensifying its efforts to combat obesity with a newly unveiled action plan, prioritising support for individuals, embedding healthy lifestyles, improving the food...
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Bexley Launches Integrated Neighbourhood Health Service Bexley is taking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility with the launch of its Integrated Neighbourhood Health Service, designed to provide more joined-up...
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Bexley's 'We See You' Campaign Wins National Award Bexley's 'We See You' Campaign, an initiative by the Bexley Safeguarding Adults Board (BSAB), has garnered national recognition, winning a prestigious award for its innovative...
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SW London ICB Faces 58% Management Cost Cuts: Impact on Merton? Merton residents could see changes in their healthcare as the South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) grapples with significant management cost reductions. The...
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Redbridge Council Faces £42m Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care and Homelessness Costs Redbridge Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, with a projected overspend of £42.033m for the 2025/26 financial year. The news comes from the Budgetary...
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Central Hounslow Residents to Quiz Council at Open Forum Residents of Central Hounslow will have the opportunity to directly address the council at an open forum scheduled for 11 September 2025. The forum is part of the Central...
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Hillingdon Faces Urgent Call for Financial Investigation Hillingdon Council is facing an urgent call for a formal financial investigation following a damning report from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY). The call comes amid...
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Hillingdon Council questioned over Rural Activities Garden Centre Hillingdon Council is facing scrutiny over the future of the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) after questions were raised about its potential sale and the handling of its...
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Hillingdon Council to Debate Heathrow Expansion Opposition Hillingdon Council is set to debate its opposition to the expansion of Heathrow Airport at a meeting on 11 September 2025, reaffirming its long-standing stance against the project.
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Bromley to Increase Food Hygiene Inspections by 24% in 2025-26 Bromley Council is set to significantly increase its commitment to food safety, with a 24% rise in food hygiene inspections planned for the 2025-26 period.
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H&F Safeguarding Adults Board Report Highlights Lessons From Hussain Case, Emphasizing Multi-Agency Collaboration and Empowering Adults The Hammersmith & Fulham Safeguarding Adults Board (H&F SAB) Annual Report for 2024/25 has highlighted key lessons from a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) concerning a young man...
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Bromley Faces Rising Coroner Service Costs, Cites Increased Demand Bromley Council is facing increased costs for its coroner service due to rising demand, inflationary pressures, and the need for updated facilities. These inflationary...
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H&F Board Reviews Central London Community Healthcare Strategy Hammersmith and Fulham's Health & Wellbeing Board convened on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, to review Central London Community Healthcare's (CLCH) organisational strategy,...
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Westminster Examines Community Pharmacy Access for Vulnerable Residents Amid Cost of Living Concerns Westminster City Council is examining how vulnerable residents can access community pharmacies and obtain necessary medicines, according to a recent council meeting. The council...
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Camden Reviews Sexual Health Plan, Focus on STI, HIV, and Reproductive Health Camden Council is undertaking a review of its sexual health and reproductive wellbeing plan, with a focus on improving outcomes for all residents, particularly regarding...
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Camden to Launch New Alcohol Strategy for 2025-2030 Camden Council is set to launch a new alcohol strategy for 2025-2030, aiming to reduce alcohol-related harm among its residents. The strategy, which was discussed at a Health...
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Measles Cases Rise Again in Camden Following London Outbreak; Vaccination Efforts Underway Fifteen confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Camden between 2 June and 28 July 2025, according to a Health Protection Update given at a recent Camden Council Health...
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Lewisham Extends Supported Housing Contract for Young People Lewisham Council has extended its contract with Single Homeless Project (SHP) to continue providing specialist supported housing for young people in the borough.