Social care

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1. Hackney Launches UK's First Guidance for Child Abuse Trauma Related to Domestic Abuse Hackney Council has launched the UK's first local guidance focused on trauma caused by domestic abuse, aiming to improve responses to child victims. The Hackney trauma-informed... Hackney 24 September 2025
2. Lambeth integrates health and social care director role Lambeth Council is integrating the roles of health and social care director to improve services for adults in the borough. Lambeth 23 September 2025
3. Harrow scrambles for equipment provider after NRS liquidation Harrow Council is working to secure a new community equipment provider after the compulsory liquidation of NRS Healthcare on 31 July 2025. While the specific factors that led to... Harrow 23 September 2025
4. Redbridge Council to Consider 'Mishto Pledge' for Roma Community Support Redbridge Council is set to assess the merits of signing the Mishto Pledge to support equal access to council services for the Roma community. This follows a motion proposed at... Redbridge 22 September 2025
5. Merton Council to Develop Child Poverty Strategy Amid National Push Merton Council is set to develop a comprehensive child poverty strategy, aligning with the government's national initiative slated for Autumn 2025. The new strategy will build... Merton 22 September 2025
6. Camden Council Prepares for Awaab's Law with Rapid Response Team to Tackle Damp and Mould Camden Council is preparing to implement Awaab's Law in October 2025 with a new Rapid Response Team to tackle damp and mould issues in council properties. Camden 22 September 2025
7. Ealing Council to Explore Mentoring and Support Programs for Young People's Employment Ealing Council is exploring ways to better support young people in the borough, including mentorship opportunities and upskilling initiatives in key growth sectors. These... Ealing 22 September 2025
8. Camden Schools Face £8.45M Overspend on Special Needs, Mitigation Strategy Considered Camden schools are facing a significant financial challenge, with a projected £8.45 million overspend on special needs provisions for the 2025/26 academic year. This overspend... Camden 22 September 2025
9. Haringey Awards Urgent Contract for Community Equipment Service Haringey Council has awarded an urgent contract for its Integrated Community Equipment Service to a new provider, ensuring the continued supply of essential equipment to... Haringey 22 September 2025
10. Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Mission-Based Approach to Tackle Knife Crime Among Young Black Men Waltham Forest Council is prioritising a mission-based approach to tackle knife crime, with a focus on young black men and boys who are disproportionately affected. Analysis of... Waltham Forest 21 September 2025
    
11. Waltham Forest to Launch Visible Safety Campaign to Tackle Knife Crime Waltham Forest Council is set to launch a visible safety campaign in autumn, co-designed with residents and partners, to empower communities to play an active and shared role in... Waltham Forest 21 September 2025
12. Greenwich Children's Services See Drop in Social Care Complaints Greenwich Children's Services have seen a decrease in social care complaints, according to the Complaints, Compliments and Representations Annual Report 2024-25, which was... Greenwich 21 September 2025
13. EHCP Requests Surge 16% in Greenwich, Impacting Special Needs Support Greenwich is grappling with a significant increase in requests for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), putting a strain on special needs support services. Greenwich 21 September 2025
14. Bromley Council Faces £18M Budget Overspend, Driven by Adult Care Costs Bromley Council is making strides in its four-year Transforming Bromley Programme, designed to ensure financial sustainability and deliver high-quality services. At the midpoint... Bromley 21 September 2025
    
15. Newham NHS Faces 50% Budget Cuts Amidst NHS England Abolishment Newham is bracing for significant NHS cuts, with integrated care boards (ICBs) facing a target of reducing running costs by 50% by the end of the year. Further guidance from the... Newham 21 September 2025
16. Better Asked to Formally Recognise Trade Unions in Newham Newham Council's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission has requested a formal written statement from Better (Greenwich Leisure Limited), also known as GLL, outlining... Newham 21 September 2025
17. Newham Leisure Audit Reveals Data Inconsistencies, Sparks Review of Physical Activity Programs Newham's Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission has identified data inconsistencies within the borough's leisure services, specifically relating to membership data... Newham 21 September 2025
18. Council to Disregard Military Compensation for Benefit Assessments Enfield Council has moved to ensure fair access to benefits for its Armed Forces community, resolving to disregard military compensation when assessing applications for... Enfield 21 September 2025
19. Enfield Council to Focus on Men's Mental Health in November Enfield Council is set to prioritise men's mental health in November, aligning with International Men's Day and the broader focus on men's health during that month. The council... Enfield 21 September 2025
    
20. Croydon Council Improves Support for Children Leaving Care Croydon Council is enhancing its support system for children leaving care, focusing on health, transitions, and independent living skills. The Corporate Parenting Board met on... Croydon 21 September 2025