Health
Stories, page 47
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Kingston Council Needs to Improve Health and Safety Compliance Kingston Council faces scrutiny over its health and safety compliance after an Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2025, revealed significant...
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Kingston Cemetery Fire Safety Lapses Unresolved Since 2023 Kingston upon Thames' Audit, Governance and Standards Committee heard on Wednesday that fire safety lapses at Kingston Cemetery, initially identified in a September 2023 fire...
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Croydon Council to Review Ombudsman Report on Care Funding Croydon Council's Cabinet is set to review a report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) concerning a complaint regarding care funding, as part of its...
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Wandsworth Council to Boost Women & Girls' Sports Participation Wandsworth Council is set to significantly enhance sports opportunities for women and girls, following discussions at a Environment Committee meeting on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
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Merton Health Board Reviews 'Merton Story' Infographics Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) convened on 24 June 2025, to review a series of infographics summarising the borough's health and care needs, known as the 'Merton...
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Merton Health Board to Delegate Approval of PNA Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board is set to delegate the final approval of its Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) to Councillor Peter McCabe, Cabinet Member for Health and...
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ICB Cost Cuts Prompt Review of Merton Hospital Plans Merton Council is reviewing plans for Merton Hospital following Integrated Care Board (ICB) cost-cutting measures. The review was prompted by the ICB's announcement that it...
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Merton Health Board to Revise Terms of Reference Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) is set to revise its terms of reference to better align with the borough's evolving health strategy and address key priorities,...
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Merton Health Board Approves Better Care Fund Plan Merton's health and social care integration efforts received a boost as the Merton Health Board approved the Better Care Fund (BCF) plan for 2025/26 during its meeting on...
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Kingston Council to Award Leisure Contract Worth Up to £120M Kingston Council is set to award a major leisure contract worth up to £120 million, aiming to enhance sports, physical activity, and recreation opportunities for residents. The...
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Hackney Aims to Improve Substance Use Support Access Hackney is intensifying its efforts to improve access to substance use support, according to a recent report presented to the Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission.
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St Joseph's Hospice Focuses on Homelessness Support St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney is intensifying its focus on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, as highlighted in its annual Quality Account for 2024-25. The...
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Homerton Trust Shares Quality Improvement Plans The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has outlined its quality improvement plans at a recent Health in Hackney Scrutiny Commission meeting. The plans aim to improve...
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Hackney ASC Prepares for CQC Inspection Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) is gearing up for an upcoming Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, with preparations and self-assessments underway.
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Enfield Council to Debate Men's Mental Health Support Enfield Council is set to debate support for men's mental health, as well as a range of other local issues, at its meeting scheduled for 24 June 2025.
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Camden's Disability Job Hub helps 21 into paid work A Camden Council initiative, the Disability Job Hub, has successfully supported 21 residents with disabilities into paid employment. The hub, launched in April 2023, offers...
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Kingston heart health inequalities highlighted in new report A new report has highlighted significant inequalities in heart health across Kingston upon Thames, with those in the most deprived areas experiencing a five-year shorter life...
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Camden to Pilot Basic Income for Care Experienced Young People Camden is set to pilot a basic income program for young people with care experience, as discussed in a Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday, June...
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Camden Examines Health of Children, Young People and Families Camden Council is focusing on the health and well-being of children, young people, and families, as highlighted in a recent Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee...
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Camden Schools See Persistent Absence Above National Average Camden Schools See Persistent Absence Above National Average