Social care

Stories, page 51

1. H&F Council Implements Fleet Safety System and Addresses Safety Concerns Following Audit Committee Meeting Hammersmith and Fulham Council is taking steps to improve safety across its operations, including implementing a new fleet safety system and addressing violence and aggression... Hammersmith and Fulham 2 December 2025
   
2. Wandsworth to Increase Adult Social Care Fees by 2.2% to Address Overspend Wandsworth Council is set to increase fees for adult social care services by 2.2% from 1 April 2025, as revealed at the Health Committee meeting on Monday 01 December 2025. The... Wandsworth 2 December 2025
   
3. Redbridge Council Discusses Education and SEND Director Post Redbridge Council's Staffing Sub-Committee convened on Friday, 28 November 2025, to discuss several staffing matters, including the Education and SEND Director post. Due to the... Redbridge 2 December 2025
4. Kingston Council to Hear Blue Badge Appeal Behind Closed Doors Kingston Council's Blue Badge Appeals Panel is scheduled to convene on Friday, 28 November 2025, to address an appeal against the refusal of a Blue Badge. The meeting, however,... Kingston upon Thames 2 December 2025
5. Islington Council Approves Recommendations to Improve School Attendance Islington Council is taking decisive action to address school attendance issues, approving recommendations from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee following a deep... Islington 1 December 2025
   
6. Islington Council Reviews Adult Social Care Accommodation Islington Council has reviewed and responded to the Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee's report on Adult Social Care (ASC) accommodation. The Executive... Islington 1 December 2025
7. Islington Council to Review General Fund Fees and Charges for 2026/27 Islington Council is set to review its General Fund Fees and Charges for the 2026/27 period, with a decision made at the Executive meeting on 27 November 2025. Islington 1 December 2025
8. Hounslow Social Housing Gets C2 Grade; Improvements Needed Hounslow Council's social housing landlord service has received a C2 grade following a recent inspection, indicating that improvements are needed. Despite being the second... Hounslow 1 December 2025
9. Harrow Council to Debate Legally Settled Migrant Deportation Harrow Council is set to debate a motion condemning the deportation of legally settled migrants at its meeting on 27 November 2025. Harrow 1 December 2025
10. Haringey Council to Review Adult Social Care Communications Haringey Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee will examine the effectiveness of its communications with residents in adult social care, aiming to improve service... Haringey 1 December 2025
11. Bexley Council Considers 4.99% Council Tax Hike From 2026/27 to Address Budget Gaps Bexley Council is considering a 4.99% council tax increase from 2026/27 onwards as part of its efforts to balance the budget amid increasing financial pressures. The council... Bexley 1 December 2025
12. Bexley Opens First Family Hub in Erith Bexley Council has opened its first Family Hub in Erith, located on West Street. The hub is part of the council's broader Future Bexley: Transforming Our Borough Together... Bexley 1 December 2025
13. Bexley Council Faces £2.37M Overspend, Adult Social Care Hit Hardest Bexley Council is facing a £2.37 million overspend, primarily driven by challenges in Adult Social Care, according to the latest budget monitoring report. The Public Cabinet... Bexley 1 December 2025
14. Kensington and Chelsea Council Committee to Examine Oral Health, Pharmacies, and Suicide Prevention as Part of 2025/2026 Work Programme Kensington and Chelsea Council's Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee is set to delve into key public health issues, including oral health, community pharmacies, and... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
15. Kensington and Chelsea Council Considers Changes to Mental Health Short Breaks Model Amid Budget Shortfall Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering changes to its mental health short breaks model, as well as other measures, as part of a wider effort to address a significant... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
16. K&C Considers Self-Funder Fee for Arranging Adult Social Care Amid Budget Shortfall Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering introducing a new fee for residents who pay for their own adult social care but ask the council for help arranging it. The council... Kensington and Chelsea 30 November 2025
17. Merton Council Considers Savings in SEND Transport and Adult Social Care to Address Budget Gap Merton Council is exploring potential savings in its budget for the upcoming years, with a focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport and adult social... Merton 30 November 2025
18. Safer Streets Wardens: Drug Treatment Referrals Spike in Merton Merton's Safer Streets Neighbourhood Wardens are making a significant impact on early intervention for drug and alcohol issues, with referrals for treatment spiking from 4 to 39... Merton 30 November 2025
    
19. Merton Council Faces Growing Budget Gap: £20M Shortfall by 2029 Merton Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, projected to reach £20 million by 2029, according to reports discussed at the Overview and Scrutiny Committee... Merton 30 November 2025
20. Croydon Council Action Plan Addresses Delays in Healthcare for Children in Care Croydon Council is implementing a targeted improvement plan to address delays in initial health assessments for children in care. The council aims to request 70% of initial... Croydon 30 November 2025