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  1. Bexley's 'We See You' Campaign Wins National Award Bexley's 'We See You' Campaign, an initiative by the Bexley Safeguarding Adults Board (BSAB), has garnered national recognition, winning a prestigious award for its innovative... Bexley 15 September 2025
  2. SW London ICB Faces 58% Management Cost Cuts: Impact on Merton? Merton residents could see changes in their healthcare as the South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) grapples with significant management cost reductions. The... Merton 15 September 2025
  3. Redbridge Council Faces £42m Budget Overspend Driven by Social Care and Homelessness Costs Redbridge Council is grappling with a significant budget shortfall, with a projected overspend of £42.033m for the 2025/26 financial year. The news comes from the Budgetary... Redbridge 15 September 2025
  4. Central Hounslow Residents to Quiz Council at Open Forum Residents of Central Hounslow will have the opportunity to directly address the council at an open forum scheduled for 11 September 2025. The forum is part of the Central... Hounslow 15 September 2025
  5. Hillingdon Faces Urgent Call for Financial Investigation Hillingdon Council is facing an urgent call for a formal financial investigation following a damning report from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY). The call comes amid... Hillingdon 15 September 2025
  6. Hillingdon Council questioned over Rural Activities Garden Centre Hillingdon Council is facing scrutiny over the future of the Rural Activities Garden Centre (RAGC) after questions were raised about its potential sale and the handling of its... Hillingdon 15 September 2025
  7. H&F Safeguarding Adults Board Report Highlights Lessons From Hussain Case, Emphasizing Multi-Agency Collaboration and Empowering Adults The Hammersmith & Fulham Safeguarding Adults Board (H&F SAB) Annual Report for 2024/25 has highlighted key lessons from a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) concerning a young man... Hammersmith and Fulham 14 September 2025
  8. H&F Board Reviews Central London Community Healthcare Strategy Hammersmith and Fulham's Health & Wellbeing Board convened on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, to review Central London Community Healthcare's (CLCH) organisational strategy,... Hammersmith and Fulham 14 September 2025
  9. Westminster Examines Community Pharmacy Access for Vulnerable Residents Amid Cost of Living Concerns Westminster City Council is examining how vulnerable residents can access community pharmacies and obtain necessary medicines, according to a recent council meeting. The council... Westminster 14 September 2025
  10. Camden Reviews Sexual Health Plan, Focus on STI, HIV, and Reproductive Health Camden Council is undertaking a review of its sexual health and reproductive wellbeing plan, with a focus on improving outcomes for all residents, particularly regarding... Camden 14 September 2025
  11. Camden to Launch New Alcohol Strategy for 2025-2030 Camden Council is set to launch a new alcohol strategy for 2025-2030, aiming to reduce alcohol-related harm among its residents. The strategy, which was discussed at a Health... Camden 14 September 2025
  12. Lewisham Extends Supported Housing Contract for Young People Lewisham Council has extended its contract with Single Homeless Project (SHP) to continue providing specialist supported housing for young people in the borough. Lewisham 14 September 2025
  13. Merton Council Faces Challenges Recruiting Foster Carers Merton Council is facing challenges in recruiting in-house foster carers, according to a performance monitoring report presented at the Children and Young People Overview and... Merton 14 September 2025
  14. Merton Council Grapples with Declining Primary School Enrollment and Surplus Places Merton Council is grappling with difficult decisions regarding primary school places as demand continues to fall, according to a recent meeting of the Children and Young People... Merton 14 September 2025
  15. Merton Children's Services Retain 'Outstanding' Ofsted Rating Merton Council's children's services have once again been recognised as 'Outstanding' following an Ofsted inspection in July, maintaining the rating from the previous... Merton 14 September 2025
  16. Merton launches Carers Cards for young carers Merton Council has launched Carers Cards for young carers, providing them with access to support and discounted activities. The initiative aims to provide practical assistance... Merton 14 September 2025
  17. Merton sees success in tackling child-to-parent abuse Merton Council is seeing positive results from its targeted interventions to address child-to-parent abuse. These interventions aim to improve family relationships and reduce... Merton 14 September 2025
  18. Haringey Ensures Community Equipment After NRS Collapse Haringey Council has moved to ensure the continuity of community equipment services for its residents following the liquidation of Nottinghamshire Rehab Ltd (NRS Healthcare).... Haringey 14 September 2025
  19. Haringey Awards New Community Equipment Contract with London Living Wage After Previous Provider Liquidation Haringey Council has committed to paying the London Living Wage in its new contract for the Integrated Community Equipment Service, ensuring fair compensation for workers... Haringey 14 September 2025
  20. Greenwich explores high ED use in young children Greenwich health officials are examining why young children are attending emergency departments at high rates, with a particular focus on those under the age of one. The... Greenwich 13 September 2025