trauma
Havering Council reviews mental wellbeing support, acknowledging trauma's impact, as Barnet's youth justice sees success with a child-first approach.
In September 2026, Havering Council agreed to review its mental wellbeing support services, following a motion that highlighted how adverse childhood experiences and trauma can significantly impact residents' ability to engage with support. Separately, Barnet's youth justice system reported a 16.3% reduction in first-time offenders in September 2026, attributing this success to a proactive child first approach that incorporates early intervention.
Earlier in 2026, Southwark Council's Cabinet approved £12.88 million in contracts for mental health supported housing, to provide stable accommodation for individuals with severe mental ill health. In January 2026, Hammersmith and Fulham Council also planned to implement a new drug strategy for the 2026/27 financial year, which aims to treat addiction as a health issue.
Key facts
- Havering Council agreed to review its mental wellbeing support services in September 2026. Source
- Barnet's youth justice system reported a 16.3% reduction in first-time offenders in September 2026. Source
- Southwark Council's Cabinet approved £12.88 million in contracts for mental health supported housing in March 2026. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council planned a new drug strategy for the 2026/27 financial year in January 2026. Source
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