Issue

adult and children's social care

4 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 5 councils

Services provided by local authorities to support vulnerable adults and children, including care, protection, and welfare. Services provided by local authorities for children and vulnerable adults. Services provided by local authorities to support vulnerable adults and children. The provision of care and support services for children and families that are mandated by law.

Latest stories

  1. Lewisham Council to procure new social care case management system Lewisham Council has approved the procurement of a new case management system for its adult and children's social care services. The decision was made during a Mayor and Cabinet... Lewisham 10 September 2026
  2. Newham Council projects £5.9m budget overspend driven by social care and housing pressures Newham Council is facing a projected £5.9 million budget overspend for the 2026/27 financial year, according to the council's Month 2 budget monitoring report. The overspend is... Newham 25 July 2026
  3. Merton Council Reports £0.5m Revenue Underspend Amidst Service Pressures Merton Council has reported a net underspend of £0.5 million on its revenue budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest outturn report. However, the report... Merton 17 July 2026
  4. Lambeth Council Faces £15.9 Million General Fund Overspend Despite Q4 Improvements Lambeth Council is facing a significant £15.9 million overspend on its General Fund for the 2025/26 financial year, despite improvements noted in the fourth quarter. The Quarter... Lambeth 3 July 2026