Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee is currently examining rising obesity rates, financial pressures, and workforce improvements.
Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee is currently examining rising obesity rates, with data presented in June 2026 showing one in four adults and one in five reception-aged children in the borough are living with obesity. A report to the committee on June 25, 2026, highlighted that these figures are projected to increase, with prevalence notably higher in deprived areas.
The committee has also reviewed the Adult Social Care Workforce Development Plan, which reported in March 2026 that permanent staffing levels rose from 57% to 69% between December 2023 and December 2025, alongside a 30% reduction in net vacancies. This follows a report in February 2026 detailing a projected £3.621 million overspend for the current financial year in Adult Social Care, attributed to inflationary pressures and increased placement activity.
Additionally, the committee, which scrutinises adult social care and health services in Bexley, reviewed plans for a digital switchover in March 2026, identifying it as a topic requiring future review and assurance.
Key facts
- Data presented in June 2026 showed one in four adults in Bexley live with obesity. Source
- Permanent staffing in Bexley's Adult Social Care rose from 57% to 69% between December 2023 and December 2025. Source
- Bexley's Adult Social Care workforce saw a 30% reduction in net vacancies by March 2026. Source
- The Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate projected a £3.621 million overspend as of November 2025. Source
- The committee noted plans for a digital switchover for future consideration in March 2026. Source
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