Social care
Stories, page 50
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Newham Council Reaffirms Borough of Sanctuary Status, Advocates for Responsible Immigration Policies Newham Council is set to debate motions concerning immigration and its status as a borough of sanctuary. The council aims to address challenges in supporting immigrants and...
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H&F Faces £2.16M Overspend Amid Social Care Pressures, Temporary Housing Costs, and Children's Services Hammersmith and Fulham Council is facing a projected £2.16 million overspend in its General Fund, primarily due to rising pressures in adult social care, temporary...
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Newham to Honour Wilson & Pringle with Civic Awards Newham Council has voted to honour the late Councillor Neil Wilson and local conservationist Leonard Pringle with civic awards, recognising their outstanding contributions to...
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Kingston Pension Fund Faces Risk of Incorrect Payments Due to Software Non-Compliance Kingston upon Thames' Pension Fund is grappling with a significant risk: its software provider, Civica, has yet to deliver software fully compliant with Local Government Pension...
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Whipps Cross Hospital Improves After CQC Report, But Diagnostic Imaging Still Needs Work Whipps Cross University Hospital has made significant strides in addressing concerns raised in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report, according to an update presented at the...
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Islington awards urgent contract after provider insolvency Islington Council has awarded an urgent contract to Provide Care Solutions Limited following the insolvency of NRS Healthcare, the previous provider of community equipment...
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Councillor asks about Sobell Centre's new facilities Islington Councillor Diarmaid Ward recently inquired about the usage of the Sobell Centre's new facilities during a council meeting.
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Islington Considers Extending Councillor's Leave Due to Ill Health Islington Council is considering extending Councillor Roulin Khondoker's leave of absence due to continued ill health. The matter was discussed at the Islington Council meeting...
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Connect to Work Programme Receives £8.3M Funding Southwark's Connect to Work programme, designed to support residents facing health and disability-related barriers to employment, has received £8.3 million in funding.
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Enfield Council to Transfer Funds to Support Pupils with EHCPs Enfield Council is proposing to transfer 0.5% of its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Block, equating to £1.656 million, to the High Needs Block for the 2026/27 financial...
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Enfield Schools Face £4.4M Overspend on SEND Provisions, Contributing to £21.9M Deficit Enfield schools are grappling with a significant financial strain, primarily driven by increasing demands and costs associated with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities...
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Tower Hamlets Auditor Finds 'Significant Weaknesses' in Financials and Governance; Council Responds Tower Hamlets Council is grappling with 'significant weaknesses' in its governance and financial management, according to a new report from external auditor Ernst & Young LLP...
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Richmond Council to Study COVID-19 Report Richmond Council is set to delve into the findings of the independent report on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a commitment to strengthen emergency...
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Richmond Council to Debate Adult Social Care Challenges Richmond Council has debated the challenges facing adult social care at a recent meeting, with discussions focusing on financial pressures and innovative solutions.
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Richmond Council Backs Medals for Police Community Officers Richmond Council has voted to support a national campaign for service medals to be awarded to Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who have dedicated 20 years to supporting...
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Enfield Sees Rise in Faith-Based Hate Crime Despite Overall Decrease Reports presented at a recent Equalities Board meeting in Enfield revealed a concerning increase in faith-based hate crime, despite an overall decrease in hate crime offences in...
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Hillingdon Council to Launch Public Consultation on 2026-2031 Health Strategy Hillingdon Council is set to launch a public consultation on its draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026-2031, aiming to create a fairer and healthier borough. The...
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Hillingdon Faces OT Backlog for SEND Children; Recovery Plan Set Hillingdon is implementing a recovery plan to address a backlog in occupational therapy (OT) services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The...
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Harrow Pensioners Face Suspension Over Unreturned Life Certificates Harrow pensioners who have not responded to multiple requests to confirm they are still alive will have their pension payments suspended from January 2026.
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Camden Tackles Loneliness with Community Initiatives Camden is intensifying its efforts to combat loneliness and foster community connections through a range of initiatives, as discussed at the Health and Adult Social Care...