Councillor · Lewisham
Councillor Samantha Gardiner
- Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care
- Stories naming Samantha
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 4
- Latest story
- 8 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Samantha Gardiner highlighted the importance of a service for women facing domestic abuse, stating it would provide a safe home and specialist support for recovery and independence. The councillor confirmed the insourcing of mental health social care services, stating this would improve communication and interfaces between services. Councillor Gardiner emphasised the importance of listening to unpaid carers and stated the council is committed to ensuring people feel seen and heard. The councillor also expressed support for a plan that could improve the lives of residents in Milford Towers and explained the importance of a fund in preventing hospital admissions and supporting timely discharges.
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Stories naming Councillor Samantha Gardiner
- Lewisham approves £668k for domestic violence women's service Councillor Samantha Gardiner, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, highlighted the importance of the service, stating it would "give women facing domestic abuse and complex needs a safe and stable home, alongside specialist support that they need to recover, to rebuild their lives, and to move...
- Lewisham Council Insources Mental Health Social Care Services Previously, these services were managed externally by an unnamed provider. Councillor Samantha Gardiner, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, confirmed the change, stating...
- Lewisham Council to enhance unpaid carer support following CQC inspection Councillor Samantha Gardiner, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, emphasised the importance of listening to the voices of unpaid carers, noting that their input is crucial...
- Lewisham Adult Social Care rated 'Good' by CQC, with specific areas for improvement identified During the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on Monday, 14 September 2026, councillors discussed the CQC report, which can be found in the Public reports pack. Councillor Samantha Gardiner,...
- Lewisham Council approves Catford Town Centre plan Councillor Corin Ashwell, Cabinet Member for Environment, Nature, Transport and Climate Action, welcomed the plan, emphasizing the importance of retrofitting existing buildings to address the...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Samantha was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Lewisham faces £7m overspend amid social care crisis
- Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme requires £4.5m extra for library refurbishment and other works
- Lewisham Council Climate Plan Prioritizes Heat Risks and Adaptation Strategies
- New strategy to boost community-led housing
- Lewisham council to review parental leave policy