Health and social care
Stories, page 77
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Merton Council Faces Challenges Recruiting Foster Carers Merton Council is facing challenges in recruiting in-house foster carers, according to a performance monitoring report presented at the Children and Young People Overview and...
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Merton Council Grapples with Declining Primary School Enrollment and Surplus Places Merton Council is grappling with difficult decisions regarding primary school places as demand continues to fall, according to a recent meeting of the Children and Young People...
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Merton Children's Services Retain 'Outstanding' Ofsted Rating Merton Council's children's services have once again been recognised as 'Outstanding' following an Ofsted inspection in July, maintaining the rating from the previous...
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Merton launches Carers Cards for young carers Merton Council has launched Carers Cards for young carers, providing them with access to support and discounted activities. The initiative aims to provide practical assistance...
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Merton sees success in tackling child-to-parent abuse Merton Council is seeing positive results from its targeted interventions to address child-to-parent abuse. These interventions aim to improve family relationships and reduce...
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Lewisham Expands Air Quality Monitoring with 100 New Sensors Lewisham Council is significantly expanding its air quality monitoring capabilities with the installation of 100 new small automatic air quality sensors across the borough.
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Haringey Ensures Community Equipment After NRS Collapse Haringey Council has moved to ensure the continuity of community equipment services for its residents following the liquidation of Nottinghamshire Rehab Ltd (NRS Healthcare)....
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Haringey Awards New Community Equipment Contract with London Living Wage After Previous Provider Liquidation Haringey Council has committed to paying the London Living Wage in its new contract for the Integrated Community Equipment Service, ensuring fair compensation for workers...
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Greenwich explores high ED use in young children Greenwich health officials are examining why young children are attending emergency departments at high rates, with a particular focus on those under the age of one. The...
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New Dental Services Targeted for Colville Ward Dental services in Colville Ward, Kensington and Chelsea, are set to receive a boost, with targeted initiatives aimed at improving access for children and young people. However,...
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Westminster Council Delays McCloud Pension Underpin Calculations Until 2026 Due to Regulatory Issues and Lack of Information Westminster Council has announced a delay in publishing the McCloud pension underpin calculations for certain members until August 2026. The decision, made by the Pension Board...
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Bromley Faces £9.8M Overspend in Adult Care, Seeks Funding Release Bromley is facing a significant financial strain in its Adult Care and Health Portfolio, with a projected £9.8 million overspend by the end of the 2025/26 financial year. The...
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Bromley Well Reports High Demand and Increased Payments to Residents Bromley Well, a service dedicated to supporting the independence and wellbeing of Bromley residents, has reported high demand for its services and a boost in payments to...
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Bromley Misses Out on Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Pilot Bromley has missed out on being selected as a pilot area for a new NHS initiative aimed at improving early detection of pancreatic cancer, despite an application from the South...
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King's College Hospital Demonstrates Strong Performance, Especially in Cancer Care; New Endoscopy Unit Coming to Princess Royal University Hospital Bromley's King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is demonstrating strong performance, particularly in cancer care, and is set to open a new endoscopy unit at the Princess...
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Council Seeks 'Safety-First' Housing Director Kensington and Chelsea Council is seeking a new Director of Housing Management, prioritising safety and leadership in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Richmond Special School Nursing Core Offer Agreed A new core offer for community services, including special school nursing, has been agreed for Richmond upon Thames as part of a wider North West London Integrated Care System...
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Hounslow's Integrated Care pilot to alleviate social care pressures Hounslow Council is exploring a new Integrated Care pilot programme aimed at alleviating pressures on adult social care services provided by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH)...
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Wandsworth Grants Fund Prioritizes Youth, Arts, and Vulnerable Wandsworth Council is set to allocate grants totalling £70,912 to eight organisations, prioritising youth, arts, and vulnerable residents through Round 30 of the Wandsworth...
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Harrow Launches Family Hub Networks to Improve Access to Children's Services Harrow Council launched three Family Hub Networks in February, aiming to improve access to family and children's services (CYP) across the borough.