Merton Community Champions have been recognised for their role in supporting our community with public health information and resources, as well as shaping services.

Merton Community Champions recently joined London’s healthcare systems partners at the House of Lords, to celebrate the contribution that they made in keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, they shared their personal stories and experiences as critical community links.

Merton Public Health also received a letter from Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, thanking Merton’s champions for their time and dedication.

One of our Community Champions, Asha, said: “You’re helping others, but you’re also helping yourself, especially for people like myself. As this scheme is multi-disciplinary, multi-age, multi-ethnic and it’s local, you can integrate effectively and direct efforts where there is greatest impact.

“What I like about the Champions is you get very good communications from the council, and you can feedback your concerns and ideas, including effectiveness of rules and guidance. Sharing information with my church group, other voluntary groups, friends and family is a pivotal role appreciated by many.”

Merton’s Community Champions continue to have a key role in empowering residents about all aspects of health and wellbeing.

Learn more about the Community Champion programme here. If you are interested in becoming one, please email Public.Health@merton.gov.uk.

Read more about their recognised work and achievements in this resource.