Barking and Dagenham Council has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its adult social care services, making it one of only three local authorities in England to achieve the highest possible rating under the CQC’s new assessment framework.
#ItStartsHere, Residents pledge to keep the borough clean alongside Barking and Dagenham Council. Known as Cleaner BD is rallying the community to take pride in their neighbourhoods and tackle litter, fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour head-on.
Barking and Dagenham has been chosen as one of the first areas in England to join a new NHS neighbourhood health programme. The initiative will bring health, social care and community services closer to where people live, particularly for residents with long-term conditions like diabetes and arthritis. Local NHS and council teams will now benefit from national expert support, sharing their learning with the rest of England. The borough was selected thanks to its strong track record in partnership working and early support schemes that have already helped over 1,000 residents.
Residents can expand their knowledge, improve their wellbeing, or take the first steps towards a new career as Barking and Dagenham Adult College launches its 2025/26 prospectus. Whether you’re looking to get the skills needed to work or you just want to learn something new.
Seven Barking and Dagenham parks have once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award managed by Keep Britain Tidy – Is a mark of excellence given to well-managed parks and green spaces.
People living in East London can access a new Mental Health Crisis support line by calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2, to get through to a local service and support.
Women in north east London are being offered quicker access to specialist care and treatment for a range of health issues as new services are rolled out by the NHS in City & Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Barking Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest.
A council sting operation over the Easter half-term has exposed four local businesses selling either alcohol or vapes to underage children. They will now face licence reviews and/or prosecutions, depending on their records.
Mums, dads and prospective parents took the opportunity to tap into some expert advice on fertility, pregnancy and child health at a free pop-up clinic in Barking.
Two landlords who refused to stop using their property as a House in Multiple Occupation have been found guilty at court.
