Social care
Stories, page 72
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Haringey Formally Recognises Latin American Community Haringey Council has formally recognised the Latin American community, acknowledging their significant contributions and addressing issues of statistical invisibility and...
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Council to Open Children's Homes to Address Placement Issues Barking and Dagenham Council is planning to open its own children's homes to address ongoing placement issues for vulnerable youngsters. The decision was revealed during the...
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Council Pays Tribute to Former Councillor David Smith Barking and Dagenham Council has paid tribute to former Councillor David Smith, who represented the Eastbury Ward from 1986 to 1990. At a recent Assembly meeting, councillors...
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Enfield Equalities Board Prioritizes 2025/26 Work Programme The Enfield Equalities Board convened on Monday, July 21, 2025, to prioritise its work programme for the upcoming year, focusing on key areas outlined in its terms of reference....
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Enfield Equalities Board Addresses Rise in Antisemitic Hate Crime and Underreporting Concerns Enfield's Equalities Board has noted a rise in antisemitic hate crime within the borough since October 2023, coinciding with international events that occurred that month. The...
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Enfield Board Reviews Domestic Abuse, Health Inequality Efforts Enfield's Equalities Board convened on Monday, July 21, 2025, to address critical issues including domestic abuse, health inequalities, and the council's ongoing efforts to...
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Tower Hamlets Faces £16.9m Homelessness Budget Pressure Amid Rising Temporary Accommodation Numbers Tower Hamlets is grappling with significant budgetary pressures, particularly in addressing homelessness, with a projected £16.9m overspend. The issue was brought to light...
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Tower Hamlets to Respond to LGPS Access and Fairness Consultation Tower Hamlets Council is preparing a response to the government's consultation on improving access and fairness within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The decision...
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Newham Council to Appoint Corporate Director of Adults and Health Newham Council's search for a Corporate Director of Adults and Health has been unsuccessful, with the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee deciding not to make an...
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Lambeth's Homelessness Strategy Focuses on Prevention, Accommodation Lambeth Council is intensifying its efforts to prevent homelessness and provide appropriate accommodation, according to an update presented at the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee...
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Newham to Expand Mental Health Supported Living with £1.3M Contract Newham Council is set to expand its mental health supported living schemes with a £1.3 million contract, aiming to provide enhanced support for adults with serious and enduring...
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Adult Mental Health Services, ICB Reconfiguration, and Maternity Provisions to be Scrutinized by NW London JHSOC Adult mental health services in North West London were scheduled for discussion at the North West London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHSOC) meeting on...
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Greenwich to Develop New Vision for Health and Adult Social Care, Focus on Reducing Inequalities and Improving Services Greenwich is set to develop a refreshed vision for Health and Adult Social Care from 2025-2030, aiming to better showcase the voices of those receiving support and demonstrate...
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Waltham Forest Council Launches £50,000 'Together We Play' Fund to Support Community Play Activities Waltham Forest Council is set to launch a £50,000 'Together We Play' fund to support community play-based activities across the borough. The fund aims to empower residents and...
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Shaw Trust's Employment Program Targets 10,000 West Londoners The Shaw Trust is aiming to support over 10,000 West London residents into sustainable employment through its Connect to Work programme. The initiative, launched in partnership...
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Hounslow Church's 'Cafe Together' Initiative Highlighted by Area Forum The Central Hounslow Area Forum recently spotlighted the Hounslow Methodist Church's 'Cafe Together' initiative, which offers a free supper and good company to local residents.
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Waltham Forest Council to Target Grants to BAME-Led Groups for Long-Term Condition Management Waltham Forest Council is set to launch a targeted grants programme aimed at supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)-led organisations. The initiative will focus on...
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Waltham Forest Council to Engage Romanian Community on Health Waltham Forest Council is intensifying its efforts to address health inequalities within its Romanian community, following a significant increase in Romanian-speaking residents...
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Waltham Forest Council Prioritizes Black Boys' Mental Health with Targeted Initiatives Waltham Forest Council is set to prioritise the mental health of Black boys and young men through targeted initiatives and community engagement, following the identification of...
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Waltham Forest Council to Review Falls Prevention Service After Exceeding Target Rate Waltham Forest Council is set to review its falls prevention service after data revealed the borough significantly exceeded its planned rate of falls among residents aged 65 and...