Social care
Stories, page 60
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K&C to Waive Council Tax for Terminally Ill Kensington and Chelsea Council is set to introduce a full council tax waiver for residents medically certified as terminally ill with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. The...
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Bexley Council Forecasts £2.184m Overspend for August 2025, Defends Financial Position Bexley Council is currently forecasting a £2.184m overspend for August 2025, according to the Revenue Budget Monitoring report presented at a Public Cabinet meeting on Thursday...
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K&C Aims to Become a Borough of Sanctuary Kensington and Chelsea Council is considering becoming a Borough of Sanctuary, joining other London boroughs in creating a welcoming environment for refugees, asylum seekers and...
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Bexley Council Adopts Joint Sexual Health Strategy with London Boroughs Bexley Council is collaborating with Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Bromley to launch a joint strategy aimed at enhancing sexual and reproductive health across the boroughs.
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Haringey Council Reviews Services for Children Under One Haringey Council is reviewing the services it provides for children under the age of one, with a focus on ensuring equitable access and meeting the needs of this crucial...
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Waltham Forest Urgency Powers Used for Care Contracts After Firm Fails Waltham Forest Council has invoked special urgency powers to ensure the continuation of care contracts after the insolvency of NRS Healthcare. The council awarded two contracts...
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Adult Social Care Exceeds Reablement Targets in Islington Islington's Adult Social Care services are exceeding expectations in helping residents regain independence, according to a recent report. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated...
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Redbridge Extends Emergency Duty Team Service with 3-Year Deal Redbridge Council has extended its Emergency Duty Team (EDT) service agreement for another three years, ensuring continued support for vulnerable children and families in the...
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Council to engage youth council in decision making Haringey Council is set to deepen its engagement with young people by formally involving the Haringey Youth Council in its decision-making processes, ensuring their voices are...
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Citizens Advice Sutton Offers Advice Services to Hackbridge, St Helier, and The Wrythe Residents Citizens Advice Sutton is offering advice services to residents in the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe areas.
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Hounslow to Expand Extra Care Housing for Vulnerable Residents Hounslow Council is set to expand its extra care housing provision for vulnerable residents, aiming to provide up to 200 new units over the next decade. The decision, agreed...
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K&C Responds to Review of Resilience After Grenfell Inquiry Kensington and Chelsea Council is taking action to improve its resilience following a review prompted by the Grenfell Tragedy Inquiry. The Leadership Team considered a report...
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Newham Committee Discusses Impact of Cass Review on Gender Identity Services, Restrictions on Puberty Blockers Newham's Inner North East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (INEL JHOSC) convened on 15 October 2025, to discuss the impact of the Cass Review on LGBTQ+ health...
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Haringey invests £2.7M in short breaks for disabled children Haringey Council is set to invest an estimated £2.7 million in short breaks services for disabled children and young people, aiming to enhance support for carers and provide...
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Leyton Children's Care Home Approved Despite Resident Concerns Waltham Forest's Planning Committee has approved the conversion of a single-family dwelling into a children's care home in Leyton, despite concerns raised by local residents....
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Bromley's Connect to Work Scheme Update: Supporting Residents in Finding Employment Bromley Council is continuing its efforts to support residents in finding employment through the Connect to Work scheme. The initiative was discussed at the Bromley Economic...
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Smartphone Free Childhood Group Seeks Council Support A group advocating for smartphone-free childhoods is seeking the support of Sutton Council to promote their cause.
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Southwark Approves Land Disposal for New Care Home Southwark Council has approved the disposal of land for a new care home on Asylum Road, in a move aimed at addressing the increasing need for nursing care within the borough.
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Southwark Approves Age-Friendly Borough Initiative Southwark is set to become an even better place to grow old, with the council's Cabinet approving the Age-Friendly Borough Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure older...
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Councillor Apologises for Code of Conduct Breach Kingston upon Thames Councillor Kamala Kugan has apologised for breaching the Members Code of Conduct, following a determination by the Standards Sub-committee. The apology...