Social care
Stories, page 68
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New Dental Services Targeted for Colville Ward Dental services in Colville Ward, Kensington and Chelsea, are set to receive a boost, with targeted initiatives aimed at improving access for children and young people. However,...
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Westminster Council Delays McCloud Pension Underpin Calculations Until 2026 Due to Regulatory Issues and Lack of Information Westminster Council has announced a delay in publishing the McCloud pension underpin calculations for certain members until August 2026. The decision, made by the Pension Board...
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Bromley Faces £9.8M Overspend in Adult Care, Seeks Funding Release Bromley is facing a significant financial strain in its Adult Care and Health Portfolio, with a projected £9.8 million overspend by the end of the 2025/26 financial year. The...
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Bromley Well Reports High Demand and Increased Payments to Residents Bromley Well, a service dedicated to supporting the independence and wellbeing of Bromley residents, has reported high demand for its services and a boost in payments to...
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Council Seeks 'Safety-First' Housing Director Kensington and Chelsea Council is seeking a new Director of Housing Management, prioritising safety and leadership in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
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Richmond Special School Nursing Core Offer Agreed A new core offer for community services, including special school nursing, has been agreed for Richmond upon Thames as part of a wider North West London Integrated Care System...
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Hounslow's Integrated Care pilot to alleviate social care pressures Hounslow Council is exploring a new Integrated Care pilot programme aimed at alleviating pressures on adult social care services provided by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH)...
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Wandsworth Grants Fund Prioritizes Youth, Arts, and Vulnerable Wandsworth Council is set to allocate grants totalling £70,912 to eight organisations, prioritising youth, arts, and vulnerable residents through Round 30 of the Wandsworth...
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Harrow Launches Family Hub Networks to Improve Access to Children's Services Harrow Council launched three Family Hub Networks in February, aiming to improve access to family and children's services (CYP) across the borough.
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Connecting Communities Campaign Aims to Build Local Pride Barnet Council is launching a new campaign, Connecting Communities, to foster local pride and strengthen community bonds through positive and inclusive messaging. To ensure the...
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B&D Council Adopts New Vision: 'Our B&D' Barking and Dagenham Council is charting a new course with its vision, 'Our B&D: Building Communities and Driving Opportunities', superseding the 'Barking and Dagenham Together'...
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Barking and Dagenham Winter Plan 2025/26 Focuses on Proactive Care, Hubs, and Prevention Barking and Dagenham is gearing up for winter with a comprehensive plan that prioritises proactive care, community hubs, and preventative measures to support residents through...
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Hackney launches tender for substance misuse services to boost treatment access Hackney Council is seeking providers for substance misuse services through a competitive tender process, aiming to boost treatment access and improve outcomes for residents. The...
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North Middlesex Hospital Maternity Service still 'inadequate' The North Middlesex University Hospital's (NMUH) Maternity Service remains 'inadequate' following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in December 2024, the Enfield...
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Bromley's Complaints Up, Ombudsman Critical of Response Times Bromley Council has seen an increase in complaints and faces criticism from the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) regarding response times, according to the...
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Lewisham GPs Increase Face-to-Face Appointments to 75% Lewisham residents are increasingly accessing GP appointments face-to-face, with a rate of 75.74% reported in June 2025. In that month, Lewisham GP practices delivered 111,636...
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Greenwich Council Committee to Review Police Priorities and Community Safety Report Greenwich Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened on 4 September 2025, to discuss policing priorities and community safety in the borough. These discussions reflect...
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Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local...
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Council spends £656k on emergency equipment service Waltham Forest Council is set to spend £656,149 on an emergency Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) following the insolvency of NRS Healthcare. Councillor Louise...
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Kingston Council Funds Community Cafe and Audio Bus Guides to Support Vulnerable Residents Kingston Council has approved funding for a free community café and audio bus guides, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents and fostering community connections. The funding...