Merton launches new care scheme
Merton Council has just launched its Dignity in Care Scheme as part of the Celebrating Age celebrations.
Category Archives: Health and social care
Residents visit Morden Library to know their numbers
Almost 100 people had their blood pressure checked today and many had their BMI assessed in Morden Library today as part of Know Your Numbers Week.
Heatwave guidance
During this prolonged spell of hot weather and following the latest heatwave warning from the Met Office, you can visit Merton’s heatwave information page to find out some health tips. http://www.merton.gov.uk/heatwave
Merton Council says: ‘Make sure your child has MMR jab’
Merton Council is urging parents to check their children have had the MMR vaccination, following the outbreak of measles in south Wales. The first dose is given to children of […]
New Healthwatch in Merton to give local people a voice
Merton Council announced today that the new Healthwatch Merton is to be run by the borough’s award-winning Merton Voluntary Service Council (MVSC). Healthwatch Merton joins a network of Healthwatch organisations […]
Leader opens Ravensbury Park’s new medical centre
Leader opens Ravensbury Park’s new medical centre Local politicians today got together with health experts to open a new medical practice that has the capacity to look after 10,000 patients […]
Council AIMs to keep Merton safe, clean and healthy
Last week saw one of the four Action in Merton (AIM) events this year take place to make Merton a safer, cleaner and healthier place. AIM is a partnership approach […]
Merton shortlisted for local government achievement award
The Safer Merton Partnership, of which Merton Council is a member, has been shortlisted by the Muncipal Journal (MJ) for the Local Government Achievement Awards 2012. The Safer Merton Partnership […]
Merton one of six London boroughs to stage Change4Life
Merton has been selected by the Department for Health as one of just six London boroughs to stage a major Change4Life Road show. Merton’s Change4Life will take place in the […]
Merton Council helps mums get active
Tiny tots causing havoc are no longer an excuse for mums not to stay fit. Merton Council has set up free daytime sporting sessions for mothers – while their little […]