Health

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1. Haringey Awards Urgent Contract for Community Equipment Service Haringey Council has awarded an urgent contract for its Integrated Community Equipment Service to a new provider, ensuring the continued supply of essential equipment to... Haringey 22 September 2025
2. Newham NHS Faces 50% Budget Cuts Amidst NHS England Abolishment Newham is bracing for significant NHS cuts, with integrated care boards (ICBs) facing a target of reducing running costs by 50% by the end of the year. Further guidance from the... Newham 21 September 2025
3. Newham to Review Walking Strategy After Concerns Raised Newham Council is set to review its approach to promoting walking as a form of physical activity after concerns were raised about the absence of a borough-wide strategy, despite... Newham 21 September 2025
4. Better Asked to Formally Recognise Trade Unions in Newham Newham Council's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission has requested a formal written statement from Better (Greenwich Leisure Limited), also known as GLL, outlining... Newham 21 September 2025
5. Newham Leisure Audit Reveals Data Inconsistencies, Sparks Review of Physical Activity Programs Newham's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission has identified data inconsistencies within the borough's leisure services, specifically relating to membership data... Newham 21 September 2025
6. Enfield Council to Focus on Men's Mental Health in November Enfield Council is set to prioritise men's mental health in November, aligning with International Men's Day and the broader focus on men's health during that month. The council... Enfield 21 September 2025
   
7. Croydon Council Improves Support for Children Leaving Care Croydon Council is enhancing its support system for children leaving care, focusing on health, transitions, and independent living skills. The Corporate Parenting Board met on... Croydon 21 September 2025
   
8. Dark Kitchens Face Scrutiny Over Pollution Concerns Dark kitchens in Islington are facing increased scrutiny due to concerns about air pollution and harmful emissions, a topic raised during a recent Islington Council meeting. Islington 20 September 2025
9. Islington to Review Urgent Decision on Community Equipment Islington Council is reviewing an urgent decision made regarding the community equipment service, a vital resource for residents needing support at home. Islington 20 September 2025
10. Islington Council to Debate Motion Opposing Cuts to Disability Benefit PIP Islington Council is set to debate a motion opposing cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for individuals with long-term health conditions or disabilities. The... Islington 20 September 2025
11. Harrow Recognizes Councillor Lammiman's 30 Years of Service Harrow Council has recognised Councillor Jean Lammiman's 30 years of service to the borough. Harrow 20 September 2025
12. Redbridge Substance Use Services Under-Represent Women and Asians, Health Needs Assessment Finds A recent Substance Use Health Needs Assessment (HNA) in Redbridge has revealed that women, younger adults and people of Asian ethnic backgrounds are under-represented in local... Redbridge 19 September 2025
13. Westminster Extends Leisure Contract with Everyone Active, Addresses Air Conditioning Concerns Westminster Council has extended its leisure contract with Everyone Active, aiming to deliver savings and service improvements through an agency model, and is addressing air... Westminster 19 September 2025
14. Tower Hamlets to Review Gambling Policy, Casino Ban Remains Tower Hamlets Council is set to review its gambling policy, but will maintain its existing ban on casinos, following a meeting of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee on Monday, 15... Tower Hamlets 17 September 2025
15. Hillingdon Committee Examines Proposal to Transfer Mount Vernon Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit to Hillingdon Hospital Hillingdon's Health and Social Care Select Committee convened on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, to discuss the future of Mount Vernon Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The... Hillingdon 17 September 2025
16. Hillingdon Committee to Review Autism Services Hillingdon Council's Health and Social Care Select Committee convened on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, to discuss updates on autism services within the borough. Hillingdon 17 September 2025
17. North Central London Health Scrutiny Meets: What Was Discussed? The Joint Health Overview Scrutiny Committee for North Central London Sector convened on 12 September 2025, at Islington Town Hall, Committee Room 5. The meeting's agenda, which... Enfield 17 September 2025
18. Richmond Council to Procure Joint Sexual Health Services Richmond Council is set to launch a joint procurement process for Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) services, partnering with Wandsworth, Merton, and Sutton councils. The new... Richmond upon Thames 16 September 2025
19. Richmond Suicide Rate Higher Than London Average Richmond's suicide rate is higher than the London average, according to a progress update on the Richmond Suicide and Self-harm Prevention Strategy (2022-2025) presented at a... Richmond upon Thames 16 September 2025
20. Islington Committee Reviews NCL Healthcare Finances, St Pancras Hospital Transformation and NCL ICB Reconfiguration Islington's Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Health convened on 12 September 2025, to address the financial stability of North Central London's (NCL) healthcare system... Islington 16 September 2025