Havering Council has agreed to undertake a comprehensive review of its mental wellbeing support services, aiming to pinpoint existing gaps, overlaps and opportunities for improved coordination
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The decision was made during a Council meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, where a motion was passed calling on the Cabinet to examine current provisions. The meeting agenda can be found here.
The motion, put forward by the Labour Group, highlighted that adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and other life events can significantly impact a resident's ability to engage with support services, maintain tenancies, employment, and participate in community life. It also recognised that early intervention can lead to better outcomes and potentially reduce future demand on housing, adult social care, community safety, and health services.
The Cabinet is now tasked with working alongside relevant NHS, voluntary, community, and other partners to assess current mental wellbeing support. The review will specifically aim to identify any areas where services might be duplicated or where there are insufficient provisions to meet resident needs. The findings and recommendations, including how existing resources can be better aligned to improve outcomes without substantial additional expenditure, are to be reported back to the Council within twelve months. The full public reports pack for the meeting is available here.
An amendment by the Reform UK Group, which called for the Executive Leadership Team to support the Cabinet in achieving these outcomes, was also agreed. Supplementary agenda items for the meeting can be accessed here.
