
The health and adult social services team leads London Councils’ policy is working to deliver three priorities:
Health reforms: Influencing the way the NHS reforms are implemented in London, in the context of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Social care: Seeking to secure a fair level of funding for local authorities to provide adequate social care services and to improve the quality of care.
The partnership approach: Working with other key stakeholders in London to improve health outcomes for the people of London.
Recently London Councils has taken its place on the 'shadow' London Health Improvement Board (LHIB), which in partnership with the Mayor, the boroughs and the NHS will work to improve the health of all Londoners and reduce inequalities in health outcomes.

The myhealthlondon web-based service aims to provide healthcare professionals and patients with opportunities to engage with each other, compare services and standards, and to carry out healthcare transactions on-line. Read more..
In July 2011, the Dilnot Commission put forward several recommendations for reforming the funding of adult social care. In anticipation of the social care white paper, expected later this summer, London Councils has carried out initial research to assess the potential impact of the Commission's proposals on the future funding needs for adult social care in London. Read the publication...