Health
Stories, page 26
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Camden Explores Options for School Meal Provision Camden Council is exploring future options for school meal provision, ensuring affordability, sustainability, high quality, and inclusivity for all pupils. The council aims to...
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Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report Richmond Council is set to delve into the findings of the independent report on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a commitment to strengthen emergency...
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Hillingdon Council to Launch Public Consultation on 2026-2031 Health Strategy Hillingdon Council is set to launch a public consultation on its draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026-2031, aiming to create a fairer and healthier borough. The...
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Hillingdon Faces OT Backlog for SEND Children; Recovery Plan Set Hillingdon is implementing a recovery plan to address a backlog in occupational therapy (OT) services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The...
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Hillingdon Council Establishes Health Protection Committee to Safeguard Residents' Health Hillingdon Council is bolstering its commitment to public health by establishing a new Health Protection Committee. The decision, unanimously approved during the Health and...
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Camden Tackles Loneliness with Community Initiatives Camden is intensifying its efforts to combat loneliness and foster community connections through a range of initiatives, as discussed at the Health and Adult Social Care...
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Camden Examines NHS 10-Year Plan Implementation Camden Council's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee convened on 1 December 2025, to discuss the implementation of the NHS's 10-Year Plan within the borough.
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Barnet Council Faces Resignation Calls Over Care Leaver Deaths Barnet Council is facing calls for the resignation of two of its leading members following the deaths of three young people with care experience. An opposition motion, debated...
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H&F Council Implements Fleet Safety System and Addresses Safety Concerns Following Audit Committee Meeting Hammersmith and Fulham Council is taking steps to improve safety across its operations, including implementing a new fleet safety system and addressing violence and aggression...
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H&F Housing Responds to Awaab's Law with Damp & Mould Team, Reports High Compliance with Decent Homes Standard Hammersmith and Fulham Council is strengthening its commitment to resident safety by establishing an in-house damp and mould team within its housing department, as part of its...
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H&F Council Prepares for Martyn's Law Implementation Hammersmith and Fulham Council is actively preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, which received Royal...
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Islington Council Reviews Adult Social Care Accommodation Islington Council has reviewed and responded to the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on Adult Social Care (ASC) accommodation. The Executive...
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Committee to Examine Oral Health, Pharmacies, and Suicide Prevention as Part of 2025/2026 Work Programme Kensington and Chelsea Council's Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee is set to delve into key public health issues, including oral health, community pharmacies, and...
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Kensington and Chelsea Council Considers Changes to Mental Health Short Breaks Model Amid Budget Shortfall Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering changes to its mental health short breaks model, as well as other measures, as part of a wider effort to address a significant...
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Battersea Park parkrun Celebrates Successful First Year with 24,700 Participants Battersea Park parkrun has marked its first anniversary with a celebration of community and fitness. The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee at Wandsworth Council...
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Safer Streets Wardens: Drug Treatment Referrals Spike in Merton Merton's Safer Streets Neighbourhood Wardens are making a significant impact on early intervention for drug and alcohol issues, with referrals for treatment spiking from 4 to 39...
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K&C Committee Examines ICB Merger Impact on Local Health, Reviews Work Programme, Discusses Budget and Performance, and Observes Grenfell Silence The Kensington and Chelsea Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee convened on 26 November 2025, to examine the potential effects of the Integrated Care Board (ICB) merger...
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Croydon Council Action Plan Addresses Delays in Healthcare for Children in Care Croydon Council is implementing a targeted improvement plan to address delays in initial health assessments for children in care. The council aims to request 70% of initial...
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Hounslow Backs Gambling Reform Amid Addiction Concerns Hounslow Council is backing national gambling reform, recognising the significant social and economic consequences of gambling addiction. At a meeting on Tuesday 25 November...
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Adult Social Care in Harrow Risks Service Delivery Failures Due to Budget, Staffing, and Equipment Issues Harrow Council faces potential service delivery failures within its adult social care sector, according to a recent meeting of the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and...