Social care

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1. Camden Council Extends Funding for Advice Network Amid Financial Hardship Concerns Camden Council's Cabinet has approved a 12-month extension to funding for the Camden Advice Network (CAN), ensuring continued support for residents facing financial hardship. Camden 10 July 2026
2. Havering Council Approves £40.9 Million Better Care Fund for Resident Independence Havering Council has approved a new health and social care fund aimed at helping residents remain independent for longer and improving overall well-being. The Better Care Fund... Havering 10 July 2026
3. Havering Council faces £32m SEND overspend Havering Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, with its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)... Havering 10 July 2026
4. Barnet Youth Justice Plan shows strong results Barnet Council's Youth Justice Plan is demonstrating significant success, with a notable reduction in reoffending rates and a sustained zero custody rate for young offenders. Barnet 9 July 2026
5. Barnet Council Awards Freedom of the Borough to Hatzola, CST, and Shomrim for Community Service Barnet Council has bestowed the Honorary Freedom of the Borough upon three organisations in recognition of their exceptional service to the community. The honour, described as... Barnet 9 July 2026
6. Barnet Council backs domestic abuse victim housing plan Barnet Council has formally backed government plans to provide social housing landlords with new powers to evict domestic abuse perpetrators from social homes, allowing victims... Barnet 9 July 2026
7. Barnet Council to investigate child exploitation concerns Barnet Council is to investigate concerns surrounding child exploitation following a motion passed at a recent council meeting. The motion, brought forward by Councillor... Barnet 9 July 2026
8. Councillor Zahra Beg Appointed New Mayor of Barnet, Humayune Khalick Named Deputy Councillor Zahra Beg has been appointed the new Mayor of Barnet, with Councillor Humayune Khalick named as Deputy Mayor. The appointments were confirmed during an extraordinary... Barnet 9 July 2026
9. Tower Hamlets Council Reviews CQC Findings and Health Service Performance Tower Hamlets councillors have reviewed the latest findings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and discussed strategies for improving cancer screening programmes. The Health... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
10. Tower Hamlets Primary Care Pilots Achieve Success in Same-Day Access Tower Hamlets residents are benefiting from improved same-day access to primary care services, following successful pilot programmes. The initiatives, highlighted at a recent... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
11. Barts Health NHS Trust Achieves Improved A&E Performance, Secures National Funding Barts Health NHS Trust has reported significant improvements in its Accident and Emergency (A&E) performance, with the Royal London Hospital achieving a 78% four-hour standard... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
12. Tower Hamlets smoking cessation service exceeds national average with 56% success rate Tower Hamlets' Quit Right smoking cessation service has achieved a success rate of 56%, exceeding the national average and helping over 1,800 residents to quit smoking. The... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
13. Tower Hamlets Council to Develop New Health and Wellbeing Strategy Tower Hamlets Council is developing a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy as part of its ongoing efforts to improve services for residents, with a focus on a life course approach... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
14. Tower Hamlets Adult Social Care Targets 'Outstanding' CQC Rating Amidst Successes and Challenges Tower Hamlets adult social care is aiming to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a goal that was highlighted during a recent Health and Adult... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
15. Audit Report Raises Financial Sustainability Concerns for Brent Council Brent Council faces significant financial challenges, with an audit report raising concerns about its long-term sustainability due to rising expenditure and dwindling reserves.... Brent 7 July 2026
16. Tower Hamlets mental health centre sees 38% boost in Asian community engagement A new mental health centre in Bethnal Green has reported a significant increase in engagement from the Asian population, with a 38% boost since its opening. The centre has also... Tower Hamlets 7 July 2026
17. Croydon Youth Engagement Services to Undergo Scrutiny as Part of Wider Transformation Croydon's Youth Engagement Services are to be scrutinised as part of a review into the effectiveness and future provision of children's services. The Scrutiny Children & Young... Croydon 5 July 2026
18. Croydon Committee Reviews Children's Services Transformation and Demand Pressures Croydon's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee met on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to review the progress of the local plan and discuss various aspects of children's... Croydon 5 July 2026
19. Family Hubs Funding Extended to 2029 in Croydon Croydon's Family Hubs have secured an extension of their funding until March 2029, a move that aims to bolster early help and community-based support for families across the... Croydon 5 July 2026
20. Croydon Appoints Newton as Strategic Transformation Partner for Children's Services Croydon Council has appointed Newton as its Strategic Transformation Partner to spearhead a comprehensive redesign of its Children, Young People and Education (CYPE)... Croydon 5 July 2026