Health

Stories, page 19

1. Lewisham Council Sees 460% Rise in Identified Fire Safety Actions, Straining Resources Lewisham Council has reported a significant 460% surge in identified fire safety actions, a substantial increase primarily attributed to a greater number of fire risk... Lewisham 10 July 2026
2. Lewisham Council to Address Heat in Public Buildings with Cooling Measures Lewisham Council is taking steps to address the impact of heat in its public buildings, a concern that has been raised at the Health and Safety Committee. Lewisham 10 July 2026
3. Lewisham Council Buildings Contain Asbestos in 94 Sites Lewisham Council has confirmed that asbestos is present in 94 of its buildings, according to a report presented to the Health and Safety Committee. The report, available in the... Lewisham 10 July 2026
4. Camden Residents Influence Adult Social Care Future Through 'We Care' Project Camden residents have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of adult social care in the borough, with their expectations and insights forming a key part of a recent... Camden 10 July 2026
5. £5.5m mental health support contracts for Camden Camden Council's Cabinet has approved a procurement strategy for mental health community-based early intervention and prevention support services, allocating approximately £5.5... Camden 10 July 2026
6. Havering Council Approves £40.9 Million Better Care Fund for Resident Independence Havering Council has approved a new health and social care fund aimed at helping residents remain independent for longer and improving overall well-being. The Better Care Fund... Havering 10 July 2026
7. Barnet Council Awards Freedom of the Borough to Hatzola, CST, and Shomrim for Community Service Barnet Council has bestowed the Honorary Freedom of the Borough upon three organisations in recognition of their exceptional service to the community. The honour, described as... Barnet 9 July 2026
8. Barnet Council Awards Honorary Freedom to Five Community Safety Organizations Barnet Council has unanimously agreed to confer the Honorary Freedom of the London Borough of Barnet upon five organisations: Hatzola Northwest, Hatzola Edgware, Hatzola HBS,... Barnet 9 July 2026
9. Councillor Zahra Beg Appointed New Mayor of Barnet, Humayune Khalick Named Deputy Councillor Zahra Beg has been appointed the new Mayor of Barnet, with Councillor Humayune Khalick named as Deputy Mayor. The appointments were confirmed during an extraordinary... Barnet 9 July 2026
10. Tower Hamlets Council Reviews CQC Findings and Health Service Performance Tower Hamlets councillors have reviewed the latest findings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and discussed strategies for improving cancer screening programmes. The Health... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
11. Tower Hamlets Primary Care Pilots Achieve Success in Same-Day Access Tower Hamlets residents are benefiting from improved same-day access to primary care services, following successful pilot programmes. The initiatives, highlighted at a recent... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
12. Barts Health NHS Trust Achieves Improved A&E Performance, Secures National Funding Barts Health NHS Trust has reported significant improvements in its Accident and Emergency (A&E) performance, with the Royal London Hospital achieving a 78% four-hour standard... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026