Health and social care
Stories, page 96
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Kingston Council Needs Better Control of Service User Finances Kingston Council needs to improve its oversight of service user finances, according to a new audit report. The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee reviewed the Annual...
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Kingston Council Needs to Improve Health and Safety Compliance Kingston Council faces scrutiny over its health and safety compliance after an Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2025, revealed significant...
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Kingston Council Needs Better Oversight of Disabled Facilities Grants Kingston Council's Audit, Governance and Standards Committee has identified a need for improved oversight of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) following a recent internal audit....
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Kingston's 'Homes for Ukraine' Scheme Had Security Lapses Kingston's 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme experienced security lapses, according to a report presented at the Kingston upon Thames Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting...
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Kingston Cemetery Fire Safety Lapses Unresolved Since 2023 Kingston upon Thames' Audit, Governance and Standards Committee heard on Wednesday that fire safety lapses at Kingston Cemetery, initially identified in a September 2023 fire...
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Croydon Council to Upskill Workforce in Risk Management Croydon Council is set to invest in upskilling its workforce in risk management, a move aimed at bolstering its ability to navigate financial challenges and improve service...
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Croydon Council to Review Ombudsman Report on Care Funding Croydon Council's Cabinet is set to review a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) concerning a complaint regarding care funding, as part of its...
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Croydon to Consult on Expanding Family Hubs to Older Children Croydon Council is set to consult with residents on a proposal to expand its Family Hubs services to include older children and young people up to age 19, or 25 for those with...
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Newham awards £956k for summer holiday activities and food Newham Council has allocated £956,000 to fund holiday activities and food for children and young people this summer. The funding will provide 38,415 places at holiday clubs...
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Wandsworth Council to Boost Women & Girls' Sports Participation Wandsworth Council is set to significantly enhance sports opportunities for women and girls, following discussions at a Environment Committee meeting on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
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Wandsworth Libraries Aim to Boost Visits with New 5-Year Strategy Wandsworth libraries are set to receive a boost with a new five-year strategy aimed at increasing visits, particularly from residents who would benefit the most. The Wandsworth...
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Merton Health Board Reviews 'Merton Story' Infographics Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) convened on 24 June 2025, to review a series of infographics summarising the borough's health and care needs, known as the 'Merton...
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Merton Health Board to Delegate Approval of PNA Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board is set to delegate the final approval of its Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) to Councillor Peter McCabe, Cabinet Member for Health and...
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ICB Cost Cuts Prompt Review of Merton Hospital Plans Merton Council is reviewing plans for Merton Hospital following Integrated Care Board (ICB) cost-cutting measures. The review was prompted by the ICB's announcement that it...
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Merton Health Board to Revise Terms of Reference Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) is set to revise its terms of reference to better align with the borough's evolving health strategy and address key priorities,...
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Merton Health Board Approves Better Care Fund Plan Merton's health and social care integration efforts received a boost as the Merton Health Board approved the Better Care Fund (BCF) plan for 2025/26 during its meeting on...
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Kingston Council to Award Leisure Contract Worth Up to £120M Kingston Council is set to award a major leisure contract worth up to £120 million, aiming to enhance sports, physical activity, and recreation opportunities for residents. The...
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Hackney Aims to Improve Substance Use Support Access Hackney is intensifying its efforts to improve access to substance use support, according to a recent report presented to the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission.
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St Joseph's Hospice Focuses on Homelessness Support St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney is intensifying its focus on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, as highlighted in its annual Quality Account for 2024-25. The...
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Homerton Trust Shares Quality Improvement Plans The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its quality improvement plans at a recent Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting. The plans aim to improve...