Log in

Social care

1710 stories from all 33 councils · Choose councils

Stories, page 59

  1. NELFT Found Guilty of Health and Safety Breach in Patient Death Case; Corporate Manslaughter Charge Dismissed North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has been found guilty of a health and safety breach following the death of a patient on one of its wards in 2015. The verdict was... Waltham Forest 28 October 2025
  2. Camden Council Prepares for Awaab's Law Implementation Camden Council is actively preparing for the implementation of Awaab's Law, which comes into effect on 27 October 2025. The law places new statutory duties on social landlords... Camden 28 October 2025
  3. Kingston Underestimates Young Carer Numbers: Report Kingston upon Thames is significantly underestimating the number of young carers in the borough, according to a report presented at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel... Kingston upon Thames 28 October 2025
  4. Sutton Pension Fund Reports Breach to Regulator After Missing McCloud Remedy Deadline The Sutton Council Pension Fund has reported a breach to the Pensions Regulator after missing the statutory deadline for implementing the McCloud Remedy. The issue was discussed... Sutton 28 October 2025
  5. Kingston Carers Face Health, Financial Struggles: Report Kingston's unpaid carers are facing significant challenges to their health and financial stability, according to a report presented at the Health Overview and Scrutiny Panel on... Kingston upon Thames 28 October 2025
  6. Camden Pension Fund Faces Pressure Over Investments in Conflict Zones Camden's Pension Committee is facing increased scrutiny over its investment strategy, particularly concerning holdings in Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRA). The... Camden 28 October 2025
  7. Hounslow Council Approves PSPO for Montague Road Car Park to Combat Antisocial Behavior Hounslow Council has approved a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Montague Road West car park in an effort to combat antisocial behaviour that has plagued the area... Hounslow 28 October 2025
  8. Council boosts care leavers' job prospects with new pathway Southwark Council is set to enhance job opportunities for care leavers through a newly designed employability pathway. The initiative, co-designed with care-experienced young... Southwark 28 October 2025
  9. Wandsworth Council Backs Diversity, Rejects Antisemitism Amendment Wandsworth Council has endorsed a motion embracing diversity and defending democracy, while rejecting an amendment that specifically highlighted the rise in antisemitism. The... Wandsworth 28 October 2025
  10. Wandsworth Adult Social Care Rated 'Good' by CQC Wandsworth's adult social care services have been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), councillors heard at a recent Council meeting. This represents a significant... Wandsworth 28 October 2025
  11. Haringey secures £5k for outreach to sex workers in Fore Street Haringey Council has secured £5,000 from the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to enhance outreach support for women engaged in on-street sex work in the Fore Street area following... Haringey 28 October 2025
  12. Camden shortlists candidates for Adult Social Care Director Camden Council is moving forward with the selection process for a new Director of Adult Social Care Operations, a role critical to ensuring the well-being and independence of... Camden 28 October 2025
  13. Newham Council re-advertises Adults & Health Director Newham Council is re-advertising the position of Corporate Director of Adults and Health after previous recruitment attempts were unsuccessful. The post has been temporarily... Newham 28 October 2025
  14. Council Examines Rising SEND Transport Costs Croydon Council is grappling with the increasing costs associated with transporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to and from school. A recent... Croydon 25 October 2025
  15. Barnet Council to Support Jewish Community Safety Barnet Council has pledged its support to ensure the safety and well-being of its Jewish community following a recent terrorist attack. During a council meeting on Tuesday, 21... Barnet 25 October 2025
  16. Barnet Council Condemns Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack Barnet Council has unanimously condemned the recent terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur. Barnet 25 October 2025
  17. Lewisham Council to Procure New Sexual Health Services in Primary Care and Online Lewisham Council is set to procure new sexual health services, both in primary care and online, following a decision made at the Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 22 October 2025. Lewisham 24 October 2025
  18. Lewisham Extends Advice Services Grant Through 2029 Lewisham Council has extended its Advice Services Grant through 2029, ensuring continued support for residents seeking guidance on a range of issues. Lewisham 24 October 2025
  19. Merton Council Faces £5.4M Budget Gap for 2026/27 Due to Inflation and Service Pressures Merton Council is facing a significant budget challenge, with a projected £5.4 million gap for the 2026/27 financial year. The cabinet addressed this issue at a meeting on 20... Merton 24 October 2025
  20. Council to Decide on Interim Director Appointments Barking and Dagenham Council's JNC Appointments, Salaries and Structures Panel met on Monday, 20 October 2025, to discuss several key appointments, including interim director... Barking and Dagenham 24 October 2025