Merton reduces delayed transfer of care to become second in London
Merton is one of the top London boroughs to have the lowest levels of delayed transfers of care from hospital according to the latest figures released by NHS England. During […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Merton in new partnership to help keep vulnerable families stay together
Merton Council are part of a pioneering initiative that has been jointly commissioned by five London boroughs to help young people stay out of care and deliver better outcomes for them and their […]
Provider announced for devolved work and health programme in South London
The new provider of a £14m Work and Health Programme that aims to help south London residents who have previously been excluded from the world of work back into employment, […]
Get moving this Movember and support #mertontachetag
Merton Council is supporting the national campaign Movember to raise awareness of men’s health with a giant moustache.
Protect your family from flu this winter
Parents of children aged two and three are being reminded that they can help protect their little ones from flu this winter with one simple free nasal spray available from […]
Council fights on for the future of St Helier Hospital
The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has called on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust to build any new hospital on the current St Helier Hospital […]
Telehealthcare supports vulnerable people living at home
Technology is being used to enable older and vulnerable people to live independently at home. Merton council is showcasing its MASCOT Telecare service to mark Telehealthcare Awareness Day on Friday […]
Merton calls on residents to do their bit to oppose potential Accident & Emergency closure
The South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding a consultation event on Tuesday 25 April, 6pm – 9pm at the Everyday Church in Wimbledon where the reshaping of […]
Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters
The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics.
Council call upon residents and businesses to help borough become dementia friendly
A new campaign has been launched calling upon residents and businesses help make Merton a dementia friendly borough by 2020. Dementia Friendly Merton is supported by Merton Council, Merton Clinical […]
