Social care
Stories, page 16
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Damp and mould issues at Barnet Group flagged Barnet Group has been flagged for significant issues concerning damp and mould, with an internal audit revealing high-risk findings in several key areas. The report, presented...
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Joint Coroner Officer Staffing for West London Hillingdon Council has agreed to join a joint arrangement for Coroner Officer staffing, led by the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The decision, made at a Cabinet...
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Brent's Cancer Screening Rates Lag Behind London and England Averages Cancer screening rates in Brent are falling behind the averages for both London and England, a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting heard.
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Brent Health and Wellbeing Board Approves Four-Neighbourhood Model for NHS Services Brent's Health and Wellbeing Board has approved a new four-neighbourhood model for NHS services, a significant shift aimed at enhancing local healthcare delivery and aligning...
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New 10-year health strategy for West and North London unveiled A new 10-year health strategy for West and North London has been unveiled, aiming to improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and optimise the use of a £12...
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Better Care Fund Agreement for Health and Social Care Hillingdon Council has approved its participation in a Section 75 agreement with the West and North London Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the 2026/27 Better Care Fund (BCF)....
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Newham Council Faces £6.17m Budget Overspend Newham Council is facing a projected budget overspend of £6.17 million for the current financial year, according to the Quarter One budget monitoring report presented to the...
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Newham Council Notes 6% Reduction in Annual Complaints, but Timeliness Declines Newham Council's Cabinet has reviewed the Annual Complaints Report for 2025/26, noting a 6% reduction in overall complaints. However, performance in responding within target...
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Barnet Council Sees Rise in Strategic Risks Amidst Financial and Housing Pressures Barnet Council is grappling with an increasing number of strategic risks, with the total number of high-level risks rising from 27 to 30 in the first quarter of the 2026/27...
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Barnet Council faces surge in AI-generated complaints, impacting resources Barnet Council is grappling with a significant increase in complaints, with a growing proportion now being generated by artificial intelligence.
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Council notes motion on medicinal cannabis patients Kingston Council's People Committee has agreed to write to central government and relevant national bodies to call for clearer guidance on cannabis-based products for medicinal...
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Adult social care strategy prioritises independence and carer support Kingston Council's People Committee has approved a new adult social care strategy for 2026-2029, with a strong focus on promoting independence, increasing choice and control...