Adult Social Care and Health Budget Proposals 2026-27
Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently addressing a significant budget shortfall through proposed changes to adult social care, including mental health short breaks.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is currently considering budget proposals for adult social care and health for 2026-27, as it addresses a projected budget gap of £41.5 million for that year. The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee discussed these proposals in November 2025, which include £3.5 million in savings for the Adult Social Care Directorate.
Among the measures being considered are changes to the mental health short breaks model for service users, which a report to the committee in November 2025 said is expected to save £10,000 in 2026-27 through a more flexible approach. The council faces a projected budget gap that could escalate to £140 million by 2029-30.
Key facts
- The Adult Social Care & Health Select Committee discussed budget proposals on 26 November 2025. Source
- Budget proposals include £3.5 million in savings for the Adult Social Care Directorate. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea Council faces a projected budget gap of £41.5 million in 2026/27. Source
- A proposed flexible model for mental health short breaks is expected to save £10,000 in 2026/27. Source
- The council's projected budget gap could escalate to £140 million by 2029/30. Source
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