Social care
Stories, page 33
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Action for Refugees in Lewisham Named Mayor's Charity for Upcoming Year Lewisham's Mayor has announced that Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) will be the Mayor's Charity for the upcoming year, a decision made during a Council meeting on...
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Posthumous Civic Award for strength coach Sina Ghami Barnet Council has posthumously awarded a Civic Award to Sina Ghami, a strength and conditioning coach who was tragically killed in a car crash in Nigeria on November 29th last...
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Newham Council gears up for Renters' Rights Act Newham Council has approved an implementation plan to bring the Renters' Rights Act 2025 into effect across the borough, a move designed to significantly enhance tenant rights...
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Moorfields Eye Hospital Updates Islington Councillors on Performance, Estate Improvements, and Digital Transformation Moorfields Eye Hospital has provided Islington councillors with an update on its performance and future plans, highlighting ongoing estate improvements and digital transformation.
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Adult Social Care performance report noted by committee Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee has reviewed the Quarter 3 performance report for Adult Social Care, which demonstrated strong performance...
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Islington Council to build 60 new intergenerational extra-care units at Holloway Park Islington Council is set to introduce 60 new intergenerational extra-care units at Holloway Park, with approximately 60% of these units allocated to residents over the age of 55.
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Islington Council Scrutiny Committee Approves Healthy Life Expectancy Report with Ten Recommendations Islington Council's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee has approved a comprehensive report on improving healthy life expectancy across the borough,...
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Newham Council Fails to Appoint Director of Young People Newham Council has failed to appoint a Director of Young People and Opportunities after a special sub-committee concluded that no candidate was suitable for the newly created role.
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Newham Approves £455k London Councils Subscription Newham Council has approved a subscription fee of £455,729 to London Councils for the 2026/27 financial year, ensuring its continued participation in collaborative London-wide...
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Bexley Council invests £145m in capital programme Bexley Council has approved a £145 million capital programme aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and community facilities. The investment, detailed in the Council's budget...
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Bexley Council Approves 4.99% Council Tax Hike for 2026/27, Including Adult Social Care Precept Bexley Council has approved a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year, citing severe national funding pressures and cuts in Government grants as a key...
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Croydon Council Bids Farewell to Long-Serving Councillors Croydon Council has bid farewell to a number of long-serving councillors who stepped down after dedicating years of service to the borough. The council meeting on Wednesday,...
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Harrow Council to Pilot AI in Internal Audit for Enhanced Data Analysis Harrow Council is set to pilot the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within its internal audit function to significantly enhance data analysis capabilities, with a focus on...
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Enfield Safer Neighbourhood Board to Hear Presentation from Drugs & Alcohol Team The Enfield Safer Neighbourhood Board has agreed to receive a presentation from the Drugs & Alcohol Team. This decision was made during a recent board meeting.
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council Extends Substance Misuse Service Contract for Two Years Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a two-year extension to its contract for the integrated substance misuse service, ensuring continued support for residents affected...
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SHINE programme saves Islington residents £585k on energy bills Islington residents have saved an estimated £585,347 on their energy bills thanks to the Seasonal Health Interventions Network (SHINE) programme. The initiative, which supports...
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Croydon Council Tackles Backlog in Aids and Adaptations with New Procurement and Dedicated Officer Croydon Council is implementing a new procurement process and assigning a dedicated officer to tackle a significant backlog in delivering aids and adaptations for residents....
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Islington's HealthWise programme surpasses referral and completion targets Islington's HealthWise programme has exceeded its targets, with nearly 1,000 referrals and a high completion rate, the Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee...
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Croydon Council Housing Assurance Board Seeks New Independent Member with Asset Management Experience Croydon Council's Housing Assurance Board (HAB) is actively seeking a new independent member with expertise in asset management and repairs to join its ranks. The board...
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New conditions imposed on Chequers pub licence The Chequers pub in Hornchurch has had its licence suspended for four weeks and its Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) removed following a violent disorder incident. The...