Social care
Stories, page 62
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Haringey earmarks £1.99M for free school meal vouchers Haringey Council has allocated £1.99 million to provide free school meal vouchers for eligible children during school holidays, continuing support for low-income families. Data...
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Haringey allocates £4.2M to help vulnerable households Haringey Council has allocated £4.2 million to support vulnerable households facing financial hardship. The funding, part of the government's Household Support Fund (HSF), will...
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Lewisham Council's Corporate Parenting Group Addresses Missing Annual Report Lewisham Council's Corporate Parenting Group convened on 9 October 2025, addressing key issues concerning children and young people in the borough. A notable item on the agenda...
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Voices of Hope BRITE Box Project to Support 9 New Families Voices of Hope (VoH), a Kingston-based charity dedicated to improving physical and mental health through community-based projects, will extend its BRITE Box project to support...
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Be First faces losses amid business model transition Barking and Dagenham Council Scrutinises SEND Crisis Amidst Rising EHCP Demand
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K&C Council to Review Social Investment Impact Report Kensington and Chelsea Council is reviewing its Social Investment Impact Report, which evaluates the social, economic, and environmental impact of council activities, supplier...
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Grenfell Recovery Programme: Council Reviews Impact & Lessons Kensington and Chelsea Council's Overview & Scrutiny Committee recently reviewed the impact and lessons learned from the Grenfell Recovery Programme, a £50 million initiative...
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Enfield Council to Improve Access to GPs and Pharmacies as Part of Fairer Enfield Policy Enfield residents can expect improved access to GPs and pharmacies as part of the council's ongoing efforts to tackle health inequalities under the Fairer Enfield policy. The...
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Southwark Council Rejects Funding for EHCP Assessments in Schools, Citing Local Authority Responsibility and Anticipated Government Reforms Southwark Council has decided against allocating immediate funding for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) needs assessments within schools. This decision comes despite a...
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Enfield Equalities Board to Intensify Hate Crime Monitoring Efforts The Enfield Equalities Board is set to intensify its focus on monitoring hate crime in the borough, as part of its commitment to promoting safer and stronger communities. To...
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Southwark Council to Launch Training Program for Parents of Children with Autism and ADHD Southwark Council is set to launch a new training programme for parents and carers of children with autism and ADHD. The initiative follows a review of Education, Health and...
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Hackney Council Faces Rising Complaints, Housing Issues Top List Hackney Council is facing increased scrutiny as complaints surge, particularly concerning housing-related issues. The Hackney Council Scrutiny Panel reviewed the Hackney Council...
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Kingston Committee Approves Funding for Youth Mentoring Programs and Catalyst Grants Kingston upon Thames is set to bolster its support for young people and community initiatives following a recent meeting of the Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee.
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Ealing's SAFE Teams See Success in Early Intervention Ealing's Supportive Action for Families in Ealing (SAFE) teams are demonstrating positive outcomes through their early intervention strategies. A recent report, discussed at the...
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Council to Delegate HAF Grant Approvals for 2025/26 Tower Hamlets Council is set to delegate the approval of grant awards for the Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) for the 2025/26 financial year. This decision aims to...
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City Gateway Administration Disrupts Mayor's Community Grant Project; Other Projects Face Challenges Tower Hamlets, London - A recent report to the Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee has revealed that the administration of City Gateway, an organisation receiving funds...
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Kingston Council Faces £3.26m General Fund Overspend, Schools Budget Also Under Pressure Kingston Council is grappling with a projected £3.26m overspend in its general fund, according to a recent report presented to the Corporate and Resources Committee. The...
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Kingston Schools Budget Deficit Soars to £18.73m Kingston's schools budget is facing significant financial strain, with a forecast overspend of £10.46m pushing the accumulated deficit on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)...
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Beddington and Wallington Local Committee to Hear Presentation from Citizens Advice Sutton Citizens Advice Sutton is scheduled to present its services to the Beddington and Wallington Local Committee on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at St Patrick's Church, Park Hill...
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Parkinson's UK and Change Foundation Present Community Initiatives to Beddington Committee The Beddington and Wallington Local Committee convened on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, for a meeting that included a community showcase featuring presentations from Parkinson's...