Social care
Stories, page 64
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Sutton Pilots New Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to Combat Abuse Sutton is piloting new Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) as part of its ongoing efforts to combat domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
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Waltham Forest Council to Review Safeguarding Partnerships Waltham Forest Council is set to review its safeguarding partnerships for adults and children, aiming to strengthen partner accountability, enhance quality assurance processes,...
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Croydon to Review Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26 Croydon Council is set to review its Youth Justice Plan for 2025/26, outlining the strategy for addressing youth offending and promoting rehabilitation within the borough. A key...
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Lewisham Council to Consider Dispensation for Councillor Coral Howard Due to Ill Health Lewisham Council is scheduled to discuss a dispensation for Councillor Coral Howard, who is currently unwell, at a council meeting on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The request...
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Lewisham Council to Support 30 Hours Free Childcare Lewisham Council has pledged its full support for the Labour government's commitment to delivering 30 hours of free childcare per week for working parents. The decision was made...
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Barking & Dagenham Council to Discuss National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme Barking and Dagenham Assembly will convene on 24 September 2025, to discuss the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) and a Memorandum of Understanding...
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Haringey Council Addresses Damp and Mould Issues, Prepares for Awaab's Law Haringey Council is taking proactive steps to address damp and mould issues in its housing stock, including preparing for the implementation of Awaab's Law, set to take effect...
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Hounslow Council Prioritizes Early Prevention in Child Services, Integrating Multi-Agency Teams Hounslow Council is doubling down on early prevention strategies within its child services, aiming to provide better support to families and prevent problems from escalating...
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Kingston Council Reconsiders Child Friendly City Status Due to Cost Kingston upon Thames Council is reassessing its commitment to the Unicef Child Friendly Cities and Communities status due to significant cost implications, the People Committee...
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Kingston Extends Carer Support Contract and Increases Funding Due to Rising Demand Kingston upon Thames Council is set to extend its adult carer support contract until March 2028, with an increased contract price to manage rising demand for carer assessments...
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Surbiton to Get New Children's Home in 2026 to Address Placement Shortages Kingston Council's People Committee has approved plans for a new children's residential home in Surbiton, set to open in 2026. The home will provide residential care for up to...
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Kingston Children in Care: Placement Stability Concerns Raised Kingston Council is facing challenges in ensuring long-term placement stability for children in care, according to the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2024-2025, which was...
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Haringey Integrates Connected Communities Service into Adult Social Care, Projects £700k Savings Haringey Council is integrating its Connected Communities service into Adult Social Care, a move projected to save £700,000. The decision was discussed at the Adults & Health...
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Haringey Council Faces £34.1M Overspend, Adult Services Under Strain; Council Reviews Partnership Board and Community Services Haringey Council is facing significant financial challenges, projecting a £34.1 million overspend, particularly affecting adult services, according to reports discussed at the...
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Merton Council Warns of £700m London-Wide Funding Cut Due to Fair Funding Review 2.0 Merton Council has issued a stark warning about potential government funding cuts across London, estimating a loss of up to £700 million due to proposed changes in how funding...
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Haringey Reviews Joint Partnership Board to Improve Resident Involvement in Care Decisions Haringey Council is reviewing the effectiveness of its Joint Partnership Board (JPB) to ensure residents' voices are heard in decisions about care and support. The council aims...
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Sensory-Friendly Sessions Coming to Dugdale Arts Centre Monthly sensory-friendly sessions are set to begin at the Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) in October 2025, responding to community feedback. These sessions specifically address the...
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Hackney's Unique Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment Includes Anti-Racist Prompts Hackney Council has developed a unique domestic abuse risk assessment that includes prompts designed to address anti-racist practice, intergenerational abuse, and other...
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Hackney Scrutiny Commission to Review Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation Hackney Council's Living in Hackney Scrutiny Commission will review the Housing Ombudsman's special investigation into the council, as part of its work programme for 2025/26.
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Hackney Tackles VAWG Disparity in Black & Global Majority Referrals Hackney Council is addressing a disparity in referrals to its Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS), with a higher proportion of Black and Global Majority residents being...