Social care
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Hackney Council to Review Progress on 2022 Commitments Hackney Council is gearing up to assess its progress on key commitments made in 2022, with a focus on skills, the economy, and growth across the borough.
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Debate Erupts Over Care Home Funding in Barnet Debate has erupted in Barnet Council over the funding of care homes, with concerns raised about the council's commitment to residents who can no longer fully self-fund their care.
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Barnet to Appoint Mayor's Cadet from Various Youth Groups Barnet Council is set to broaden its engagement with youth organisations by appointing a Mayor's Cadet from a diverse range of groups, including Navy, Army, Royal Air Force,...
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Waltham Forest Residents to Get Mental Health Support in Redbridge Crisis House Waltham Forest residents will soon have access to mental health support services in Redbridge, as part of a wider initiative to improve community care across North East London.
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Goodmayes to Get 30 New Mental Health Beds by 2026 Goodmayes will see an increase in mental health services with the addition of 30 new beds by 2026.
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Barking Birth Centre Closure: Update Promised at Next Meeting Barts Health has announced a temporary pause of births at the Barking Community Birth Centre (BCBC) from 30 June 2025. The decision and its implications were discussed at a...
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Brent to Tackle Smartphone Use Among Children Brent Council is set to address the growing concern of smartphone use among children, aiming to improve their overall outcomes. At a council meeting on Monday, Councillor Rita...
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Brent Council to Review International Partnership Protocol Brent Council is set to review its International Partnerships Protocol following concerns raised during a recent council meeting, particularly regarding the potential impact of...
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Charity Sector in Sutton Faces Financial Strain Sutton's charity, community, and faith sector is facing significant financial challenges, with many organisations struggling to meet rising demands amid increasing costs and...
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Bromley Exceeds London Average in Learning Disability Health Checks Bromley has achieved the highest uptake of annual health checks for patients on the Learning Disabilities register in South East London (SEL), reaching 87% for 2024/25. This...
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Homeless Get Dental Care Thanks to Bromley Healthcare Bromley Healthcare has implemented a dental service for homeless individuals, providing oral health advice and clinical follow-up appointments. The service is delivered in...
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Brent Reviewing Housing's Role in Safeguarding Failures Brent Council is reviewing the role of housing in safeguarding failures, particularly concerning adults with substance misuse issues.
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Brent Safeguarding Adults Board Prioritizes Self-Neglect, Substance Misuse, and Housing The Brent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) is prioritising self-neglect and substance misuse, alongside housing, as key areas of focus for the coming year. The announcement came...
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Brent Children Partnership Focuses on Online Safety The Brent Safeguarding Children Partnership (BSCP) is prioritising online safety for young people in the coming year, recognising the rapidly evolving digital landscape and its...
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Kingston Grants Awarded to Man & Boy, Voices of Hope Two local organisations, Man & Boy and Voices of Hope, have been awarded Neighbourhood Community Grants of £3,000 each by the Kingston and North Kingston Neighbourhood Committee.
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Bexley Schools Increase Training to Address Rise in Emotional-Based School Avoidance and Anxiety-Related Elective Home Education Bexley schools are increasing training to address the growing need for support for pupils experiencing emotional-based school avoidance and anxiety-related elective home...
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Bexley Foster Carers Praise 'Fostering Together' Initiative for Sustainable Support Network Bexley foster carers are praising the council's 'Fostering Together' initiative, which aims to create sustainable foster care through a relational model inspired by extended...
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Sutton Awards £7,000 in Local Grants Sutton Council has awarded £7,000 in local grants to various organisations in the Sutton South, Cheam and Belmont areas. This represents the total amount of local funding grants...
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Lambeth Together Care Partnership Focuses on Improving Mental Health Through Living Well Network Alliance Initiatives Lambeth Together Care Partnership is sharpening its focus on mental health, aiming to improve the wellbeing of Lambeth residents through targeted initiatives and enhanced...
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CQC Assesses Lambeth Adult Social Care; Public Judgement Expected in Late Autumn 2025 Lambeth Council's Adult Social Care services are undergoing an assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with a public judgement expected in late Autumn 2025. The Lambeth...