Social care
Stories, page 47
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Harrow Council targets £9m savings amid rising costs and service demand Harrow Council is grappling with a significant financial challenge, aiming to achieve £9 million in savings over the next three years amidst escalating costs and increasing...
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Richmond Council to Monitor VAWG in Contracts Richmond Council is set to implement new measures to monitor and address violence against women and girls (VAWG) within its procurement contracts, a move that has been welcomed...
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Harrow improves care leaver support Harrow Council is overhauling its support for care leavers following an Ofsted inspection that identified significant shortcomings, leading to an overall 'inadequate' judgment...
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Harrow Adult Social Care on track for 'good' CQC rating after leadership overhaul Harrow's Adult Social Care services are nearing a 'good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), marking significant progress since a previous inspection that...
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Barnet Council approves supported living facility Barnet Council has approved plans for a new supported living facility in Edgware, located at 25 Green Lane.
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Autism is the highest SEND need in Greenwich, with EHCPs increasing significantly Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the most prevalent primary need among children and young people requiring Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in Greenwich, according to...
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Greenwich launches new parent forum to improve SEND communication Greenwich Council is set to launch a new parent forum, Greenwich SEND Voice, aimed at improving communication and collaboration regarding Special Educational Needs and...
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Specialist SEND school seeks lease extension Treasure House (London) CIC, a specialist school for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is seeking an extension to its lease on the Livesey...
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Livesey Trust Annual Report: Treasure House CIC's Operations and Improvements Reviewed Southwark Council's Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee has reviewed the annual report for The Livesey Trust, agreeing to all recommendations presented. The report detailed the...
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Tower Hamlets Cabinet Approves 2026-27 Budget Amidst Financial Pressures Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved the budget for the 2026-27 financial year, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-29. The decision was made...
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Newham Considers Selling Debden House to Balance Budget Newham Council is considering the sale of Debden House, a Grade II listed building currently used as a campsite and events venue, as part of its efforts to balance the budget...
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Islington Schools to Get 'Attendance Call to Arms' to Boost Numbers Islington Council is launching an 'attendance call to arms' to boost school attendance across the borough, aiming for a 1% improvement by the summer term of 2025. The initiative...
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Islington Council Launches New Protocol for School Non-Attendance Islington Council is rolling out a new protocol to tackle emotional-based school non-attendance (EBSNA), aiming to provide schools with the tools and resources to understand and...
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Emirates Stadium to Host Islington Attendance Summit in May 2025 Islington will host a borough-wide Attendance Summit at the Emirates Stadium in May 2025, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve school attendance across the borough. The...
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Lewisham Appointments Committee Elects New Chair and Vice Chair, Discusses Executive Director Appointment The Lewisham Appointments Committee convened on Friday, 19 December 2025, to elect a new chair and vice chair for the upcoming municipal year.
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Lewisham Council Appointments Committee Appoints New Executive Director of Children and Young People Lewisham Council's Appointments Committee convened on Friday, 19 December 2025, to discuss the crucial appointment of a new Executive Director of Children and Young People.
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Harrow Council to Review Fees and Charges for 2026-27 Harrow Council is set to review its fees and charges for the 2026-27 financial year.
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Harrow Council to Discuss Home Care Service Commissioning Harrow Council is set to discuss the commissioning of home care services at its upcoming Cabinet meeting on 18 December 2025. The Cabinet will discuss the Care at Home Harrow -...
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Islington Council Committee Discusses Housing Management Scrutiny Report and Other Housing Issues Islington Council's Homes and Communities Scrutiny Committee convened on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to discuss a comprehensive Housing Management Scrutiny Report, alongside...
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Camden Health and Wellbeing Board to Discuss Drug-Related Harm Reduction Strategies Camden Council is set to consider new actions to reduce drug-related harm at the upcoming Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.