Health
Stories, page 31
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Cavendish Square Gardens Set for £42M Redevelopment Westminster's Cavendish Square Gardens are poised for a £42 million redevelopment, following a recent decision by the Westminster City Council Cabinet.
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Adult Social Care Exceeds Reablement Targets in Islington Islington's Adult Social Care services are exceeding expectations in helping residents regain independence, according to a recent report. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated...
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Citizens Advice Sutton Offers Advice Services to Hackbridge, St Helier, and The Wrythe Residents Citizens Advice Sutton is offering advice services to residents in the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe areas.
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Hounslow to Expand Extra Care Housing for Vulnerable Residents Hounslow Council is set to expand its extra care housing provision for vulnerable residents, aiming to provide up to 200 new units over the next decade. The decision, agreed...
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K&C Responds to Review of Resilience After Grenfell Inquiry Kensington and Chelsea Council is taking action to improve its resilience following a review prompted by the Grenfell Tragedy Inquiry. The Leadership Team considered a report...
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Newham Committee Discusses Impact of Cass Review on Gender Identity Services, Restrictions on Puberty Blockers Newham's Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (INEL JHOSC) convened on 15 October 2025, to discuss the impact of the Cass Review on LGBTQ+ health...
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Ealing Extends Rough Sleeping Services with St Mungo's Ealing Council is extending its rough sleeping services through an interim contract with St Mungo's, ensuring continuity of support for vulnerable individuals in the borough....
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Southwark Approves Age-Friendly Borough Initiative Southwark is set to become an even better place to grow old, with the council's Cabinet approving the Age-Friendly Borough Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure older...
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Havering's Carer Support Strains Amid Rising Unpaid Carers Havering faces increasing pressure to support its adult social care services, with the highest rate of unpaid carers in London, according to a report discussed at the Havering...
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Brixton Hill Residents Seek Reassurance After Fatal Shooting Following a fatal shooting in Brixton Hill, residents are seeking reassurance from Lambeth Council. At a council meeting on 15 October 2025, Councillor Verity McGivern asked...
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Havering's Adult Services Face Restructure Amid Funding Concerns Havering's adult services are set to undergo a restructure amid concerns over funding, as revealed in the latest Cabinet meeting. The council is planning a parallel restructure...
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Croydon Mental Health Alliance Receives £994k Grant to Support Youth Mental Health Croydon's mental health services for young people are set to receive a significant boost, with the Croydon Mental Health Alliance securing a £994,000 grant to tackle waiting...
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Homerton Hospital extends ISS facilities contract to 2026 Homerton Hospital will continue its partnership with ISS for soft facilities management until September 2026, following an extension of the current contract. This decision was...
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Bromley Council to Trial New Technology in Adult Social Care to Improve Service Delivery Bromley Council is trialling new technology in its Adult Social Care Service, including Intelligent Lilli and Magic Notes, as part of a broader effort to improve service...
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New Bromley Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Commissioned Bromley Council, in partnership with the Integrated Care Board (ICB), has commissioned a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub to provide a wide range of support for adults in the...
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Bromley Council Projects £58.9M Budget Shortfall by 2026/27, Rising to £74.7M by 2029/30 Bromley Council is facing a significant budget shortfall, with an estimated £58.9 million gap projected for 2026/27, which could rise to £74.7 million by 2029/30. The council's...
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Haringey Council updates Menopause at Work Policy Haringey Council has updated its Menopause at Work Policy and Guidance to better support employees experiencing significant hormonal changes. The changes aim to foster a more...
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Bexley Faces Winter Health Challenges: Funding and Staffing Shortages Loom Bexley is bracing for a challenging winter in healthcare, with a report presented to the Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee highlighting potential...
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Sutton Council Considers Plant-Based Catering Petition Sutton Council is considering a petition to move to 100% plant-based catering at all council events, as discussed at a meeting of the Environment and Sustainable Transport...
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Roehampton Sees Spike in Robbery, Violence, and Abuse Reports Roehampton has seen a concerning rise in reports of robbery, violence, and abuse, according to the latest data presented at the Wandsworth Safer Neighbourhood Board meeting on...