Clean Air Night 2026
This winter, residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances are encouraged to use alternative heating methods and avoid burning wood to help reduce dangerous air pollution across the […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
A day centre, supported living and affordable homes planned in Mitcham
Merton Council’s plans to build a state-of-the-art day centre and supported living units for people with complex learning disabilities, progressed at Cabinet on Monday 4 November. The development at […]
Getting active: Dementia Action Week 2024
The number of Merton residents living with dementia is expected to rise by more than half by 2040, making it even more important that we know about dementia awareness, diagnosis […]
Council expresses grave concerns following CQC inspection of maternity services at St Helier Hospital
A new report from the Care Quality Commission highlighting shortcomings in maternity services at St Helier Hospital, has led to Merton Council seeking urgent talks with hospital management. Maternity services […]
Council launches resource to stay active with dementia
Merton Council – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and a range of local partners – are pleased to announce the launch of the “Feel Good Folders Project” in Merton. […]
Council leader warns Health Secretary of local hospitals becoming “overwhelmed”
Proposals to close services at St Helier hospital risks overwhelming neighbouring hospitals, Merton Council Leader Councillor Ross Garrod has said in a letter to the new Health Secretary, Victoria Atkins. […]
50,000 residents to be displaced for healthcare if St Helier downgrade proceeds
Around 50,000 Merton residents will have to be absorbed by St. George’s, Kingston, and Croydon hospitals, should the proposed downgrading of emergency and maternity services at St Helier Hospital go […]
Putrid pizza parlour shut due to imminent risk to public health
A south London pizza takeaway has been closed by Merton Council following a hearing by Wimbledon magistrates this month. Pizza Roma, 15 Abbotsbury Road, in Morden, after Environmental Health Officers […]
Have a chat with Merton Talking Therapies on World Mental Health Day!
Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, which is about raising awareness and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health
Council announces new providers for homecare services
New homecare contract arrangements aiming to deliver higher wages, greater resident choice and quality care have been announced by Merton Council today. It comes after the council was awarded London […]