Health

Stories, page 21

1. Diabetes Prevention Efforts in Richmond Show Mixed Results Despite Targeted Initiatives Efforts to prevent and manage diabetes in Richmond are yielding mixed results, with some initiatives showing promise while others face challenges in reaching their full potential. Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
2. Islington Council to Launch Strategy Tackling Health Inequalities Islington Council is set to implement a comprehensive strategy to address health inequalities across the borough, following discussions at the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social... Islington 14 March 2026
3. Richmond boasts lowest smoking rates nationally, but targeted efforts needed for vulnerable groups Richmond has achieved the nation's third lowest smoking rates, with an adult smoking prevalence of 6.7% as of 2022/24, a figure significantly lower than the national average of... Richmond upon Thames 14 March 2026
4. Barnet Council Enhances Care Leaver Transition Planning Following Ofsted Feedback Barnet Council is enhancing its transition planning for care-experienced young people, incorporating feedback from a recent Ofsted focused visit. The Children and Education... Barnet 14 March 2026
5. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre relocation plans debated Plans to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a site adjacent to Watford General Hospital have been debated by Harrow's Health and Wellbeing Board. The proposed move,... Harrow 13 March 2026
6. Harrow faces TB crisis with second-highest incidence in England, prompting multi-pronged public health response Harrow faces a significant public health challenge with the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in England, a situation that has seen a notable increase since 2018.... Harrow 13 March 2026
7. Croydon Councillors Declare Gifts and Hospitality Received from Various Organizations Croydon councillors have declared a range of gifts and hospitality received from various organisations, as noted at a Croydon Ethics Committee meeting. Croydon 13 March 2026
8. Harrow Council's scrutiny report highlights key priorities Harrow Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has outlined its key priorities for the 2025-2026 municipal year in its annual report, presented on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Harrow 12 March 2026
9. Tower Hamlets Council Debates Future of Community Equipment Services Commissioning Tower Hamlets Council's Health & Adults Scrutiny Sub-Committee has reviewed the future commissioning of community equipment services, a vital resource for enabling individuals... Tower Hamlets 12 March 2026
   
10. Kingston & Richmond Frailty Programme update Kingston & Richmond Frailty Programme Update Focuses on Integrated Care and Prevention Kingston upon Thames 1 March 2026
11. Kingston Council to Form New Steering Group for 2026/27 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Kingston Council is preparing to establish a new Steering Group to conduct a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for 2026/27, aiming to identify and address the evolving... Kingston upon Thames 1 March 2026
12. Sutton Council Proposes New SEND Family Hub to Expand Support Network Sutton Council is proposing to establish a new hub specifically for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of an expansion of its Family Hubs... Sutton 1 March 2026
13. Barnet extends mortuary services deal Barnet Council has extended its agreement for mortuary services with Brent and Harrow councils, ensuring the continuation of these services at Northwick Park Hospital until 2041. Barnet 1 March 2026
14. Redbridge Council Launches Review of Mental Health Service Integration Redbridge Council's Health and Care Policy Development Committee has initiated a review into the integration of mental health services across the borough. The committee met on... Redbridge 25 February 2026
15. Redbridge Mental Health Services Face Funding and Workforce Shortages Amidst Rising Demand Redbridge's mental health services are facing significant hurdles, including funding gaps and a scarcity of skilled professionals, a recent Health and Care Policy Development... Redbridge 25 February 2026
16. Tower Hamlets Extends Community Equipment Services Contract with NRS Healthcare Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to extend its community equipment services contract with NRS Healthcare for a further two years, with a potential one-year extension. The... Tower Hamlets 22 February 2026
    
17. Greenwich Council Cabinet Proposes Health and Adult Services Vision 2026-2031 Greenwich Council's Cabinet has reviewed a proposed five-year vision for Health and Adult Services, set to guide the sector from 2026 to 2031. The vision, which was considered... Greenwich 22 February 2026
    
18. Greenwich Council Approves Revised Public Health Service Delivery Model Greenwich Council's Cabinet has approved a revised model for delivering public health services. The decision was made during a meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Greenwich 22 February 2026
    
19. Newham Council Pauses Fortnightly Waste Collection Plan Amidst Public Health Concerns Newham Council's Cabinet has agreed to pause plans for fortnightly residual waste collections, following concerns raised about the potential impact on public health and service... Newham 20 February 2026
20. New service to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators Barking and Dagenham Council is set to launch a new service aimed at tackling domestic abuse by working with perpetrators to change their behaviour. Barking and Dagenham 20 February 2026