Cabinet Member for Health (Wandsworth Council)
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet is focusing on expanding care technology and securing mental health support services for residents.
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved a budget variation of £650,000 for 2025-26 and £550,000 for 2026-27 in November 2025 to expand its care technology service, aiming to help residents live independently and reduce pressure on adult social care. This expansion seeks to mainstream the service for those with complex needs, addressing demand for adult social care for older people, learning disabilities, and mental health.
In July 2025, the Cabinet approved a direct award contract to Hestia for accommodation-based mental health support, valued at an estimated £4.098 million plus inflation over three years, ensuring continuity of care for vulnerable residents. The Cabinet Member for Health is part of the council's Cabinet, which makes decisions on health-related services, and no further discussions are currently scheduled on these specific initiatives.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved £650,000 for care technology expansion in 2025-26 in November 2025. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved £550,000 for care technology expansion in 2026-27 in November 2025. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved a direct award contract to Hestia for mental health support in July 2025. Source
- The Hestia contract is valued at an estimated £1.366 million per annum for mental health services. Source
- The Hestia contract extends for up to three years, from April 2025 to March 2028. Source
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