Social care
Stories, page 82
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Croydon's Youth Justice Plan Focuses on 'Child First' Approach Croydon's Youth Justice Service is reinforcing its 'Child First' approach to prevent and reduce offending behaviour among young people aged 10-18. This commitment was a key...
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Croydon to Open New Children's Home for Complex Needs Croydon Council is set to open a new children's home in South Norwood for children with complex needs. The home will provide a safe environment for children requiring...
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Bexley to Develop South East London Sexual Health Strategy Bexley Council is set to develop a South East London Sexual Health Strategy, aiming to improve sexual and reproductive health services for residents.
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Bexley Expands Care at Home with Trusted Partner Contracts Bexley Council is expanding its Care at Home programme by strengthening contracts with trusted partners. The Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard on...
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Bexley Assessed by CQC: Strengths and Areas for Improvement Bexley Council's Adult Social Care services have been assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with a recent report highlighting both strengths and areas needing...
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Wandsworth ASC Overspends by £2.6m Due to Increased Demand Wandsworth's Adult Social Care (ASC) has overspent by £2.6 million due to increased demand, more complex care needs, and rising costs of care services, according to a recent...
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Wandsworth to Trial AV1 Robots for Students with Medical Needs Wandsworth Council is set to trial AV1 robots in a needs-led implementation to support students with medical needs, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), and those covered...
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Wandsworth Schools Face £7.3m Deficit Increase Wandsworth schools are facing increasing financial strain, with the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG)[^1] deficit growing by £7.3m to a total of £21.2m, according to discussions at...
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Care Leavers Co-Produce Dedicated App for Harrow Care leavers in Harrow are set to benefit from a new, dedicated app co-produced with the council, designed to provide easy access to essential information and support. The...
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Harrow Council Tackles Issue of Children Missing From Care Harrow Council is intensifying its focus on the well-being of children in care, particularly those who go missing, as revealed in the latest Corporate Parenting Panel meeting.
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Harrow Launches New Leaving Care Service Harrow Council has launched a new Leaving Care Service, aiming to provide accessible and responsive support for all care leavers. The service, which officially began on 31 March...
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Harrow's Virtual School Exceeds National Averages Harrow's Virtual School is celebrating academic achievements that surpass national averages, according to a summer term report presented at the Corporate Parenting Panel meeting...
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Haringey Faces £37M Overspend in Adult Social Care Haringey Council faces significant financial pressures as its adult social care services are projected to overspend by £37.2 million, according to the Quarter 3 Finance Update...
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Wandsworth Children's Safeguarding Priorities Outlined Wandsworth's commitment to protecting its youngest residents was at the forefront of discussions during the recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting, where key priorities for...
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Bromley Council Reviews Sexual Health Strategy Bromley Council is reviewing its approach to key health and wellbeing strategies, including sexual health, mental health, and learning disabilities, with a focus on prevention,...
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Bromley to Implement Neighbourhood Health Service Bromley is set to implement a new Neighbourhood Health Service, aiming to provide more integrated and accessible care for residents. The Bromley Health and Wellbeing Board...
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Bromley Examines Learning Disabilities Strategy Bromley is set to enhance its support for residents with learning disabilities following a recent Health and Wellbeing Board meeting where the Bromley Learning Disabilities...
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Bromley to Consult on Pharmaceutical Needs Bromley Council is set to consult with residents on the future of pharmaceutical services in the borough, alongside discussions on mental health, learning disabilities, sexual...
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Bromley Council to Discuss Suicide Prevention Plan Bromley Council's Health and Wellbeing Board is set to discuss a comprehensive Suicide Prevention Plan for 2025-2030 at its meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The plan aims to...
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Bromley to Launch New Mental Health Strategy Bromley is set to launch a new Mental Health Strategy, aiming to improve services and support for residents across all age groups. The Bromley Health and Wellbeing Board...