Issue

Prevention

12 stories · discussed at 14 council meetings · 17 councils

A core focus of the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Adults Board, aimed at stopping harm before it occurs. Strategies and actions aimed at stopping problems before they occur, particularly in public services.

Latest stories

  1. Wandsworth Health Board Fails to Reach Quorum, Delays Key Decisions Wandsworth's Health and Wellbeing Board was unable to make any formal decisions at its meeting on Thursday, 17 September 2026, due to a lack of quorum. The meeting proceeded... Wandsworth 18 September 2026
  2. Ealing Council Approves £60m Better Care Fund Plan Ealing Council has approved a £60 million plan for the Better Care Fund (BCF) for the 2026/27 financial year, aiming to deliver integrated and preventative health and social... Ealing 16 September 2026
  3. Bexley Council Adopts New Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Intervention Bexley Council has formally adopted a new community safety strategy, aiming to bolster crime prevention and early intervention efforts across the borough. Bexley 17 July 2026
  4. Barking & Dagenham Council Approves New Strategy to Improve Care for Looked-After Children Barking and Dagenham Council's Cabinet has approved a new comprehensive strategy aimed at improving the lives of looked-after children and those at risk of entering care. Barking and Dagenham 16 July 2026
  5. Newham's neighbourhood health approach to tackle inequalities Newham Council is implementing a comprehensive neighbourhood health approach to tackle health inequalities across the borough, with a focus on prevention and bringing care... Newham 30 June 2026
  6. Newham Health and Wellbeing Board Outlines Future Development Plans Focused on Resident Health and Inequality Newham's Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined a comprehensive plan for future development, focusing on improving resident health outcomes and tackling inequalities across the... Newham 30 June 2026
  7. Health and Wellbeing Board to Review Future Direction and Scope Amidst Shifting Landscape The Hammersmith and Fulham Health and Wellbeing Board is set to review its future direction and operational scope in response to significant shifts within the health and social... Hammersmith and Fulham 26 June 2026
  8. Tower Hamlets Council Faces £18.6 Million General Fund Overspend Amidst Rising Social Care and SEND Costs Tower Hamlets Council is facing significant financial pressures, with a projected £18.6 million overspend on its General Fund for the financial year 2025-26. This deficit is... Tower Hamlets 25 March 2026