Issue

Rising care costs

2 stories · 2 councils

The financial expenses associated with providing social care services, including home care, nursing care, and residential care. Expenses associated with providing care and support services to individuals with health or disability needs.

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  1. Havering Council Explores 'Invest to Save' Initiatives for Social Care Costs Havering Council is exploring various initiatives to reduce social care costs, as discussed during a recent Council meeting. Havering 8 September 2026
  2. Croydon Social Care Faces £5.3M Overspend Amid Rising Demand Croydon's social care services are facing significant financial strain, with a forecast overspend of £5.3 million, or 3.2%, against a budget of £164 million, according to a... Croydon 12 July 2025