Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health (Richmond upon Thames)
Wandsworth Council's adult social care department faces a projected £3.477 million overspend for 2026/27, while Richmond upon Thames invests in care technology.
Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health department is facing a projected £3.477 million overspend for the 2026/27 financial year, according to a report presented to the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in September 2026. This shortfall is attributed to increased demand for services, the growing complexity of needs among residents, and rising costs within the care market.
In November 2025, Richmond upon Thames approved a £2.9 million investment in care technology to enhance its adult social care services. The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee approved tendering a contract for technology services, aiming to modernise care and support residents' independence, particularly those with complex disabilities or mental health needs.
The Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health oversees services for older people and adults with learning disabilities, managing the department responsible for these provisions. This role involves addressing financial challenges and implementing strategic improvements like care technology to support residents.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health department faces a projected £3.477 million overspend for the 2026/27 financial year. Source
- The overspend was identified at the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year. Source
- Richmond upon Thames approved a £2.9 million investment in care technology for adult social care services in November 2025. Source
- The Adult Social Services, Health and Housing Committee approved tendering a contract for technology services. Source
- The investment aims to modernise care and support residents' independence. Source
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