Living safely and fairly with COVID-19
The next step in the Government’s Living with COVID plan has come into force and as we learn to live safely and fairly with COVID-19, there are actions that we […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Easter holiday activities at Merton leisure centres
From swimming for all the family, learning to swim short courses, gymnastics and junior gym, there’s a range of activities for young people to do every day during the Easter holidays […]
Council urges caution over lifting of COVID restrictions
Merton Council has urged caution as the Government removed the remaining restrictions related to COVID-19. From today (Thursday 24 February), there is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if […]
What every pregnant woman should know about COVID-19 and vaccines
As new data reveals that more than 96% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with COVID-19 were unvaccinated, mums-to-be are urged to come forward for the jab, without delay. […]
16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence launched
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media
Residents’ ambitions put at centre of plans for Merton’s future
The council ran Your Merton in spring – its biggest conversation with people who live, work or study in the borough
Climate change and people’s health
Climate change affects people’s health, globally and in Merton. For example, heatwaves can increase mortality, and floods can cause major disruption and lead to long lasting mental health issues. It […]
Merton’s One Stop Shop for domestic abuse advice returns
Relaunched service will be open every Monday from 22 November at Morden Baptist Church
Merton to continue funding free school meals at half term
The council will spend £400,000 on the service during this week’s holiday, the winter holidays and March 2022’s half term
Merton Council is one of the first in the country to offer staff paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth
Merton will become one of the first councils in the country to give staff bereavement leave after the early loss of a pregnancy. Merton Council has agreed to give mothers […]