Caterers commended for serving up healthier meals for their customers
Cafes, restaurants, takeaways and caterers across Merton are being recognised for their commitment to serving up healthier food for customers.
Category Archives: Health and social care
Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]
Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter
Residents aged 65 and over in Merton are being encouraged to have a free flu vaccination to help them stay healthy this winter. Older people are at greater risk of […]
Council celebrating British Academy social work grant for joint research project
Innovative research into social work using a method adopted by the New York Fire Department can be done thanks to a British Academy grant.
New provider of community health services for Merton
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) is all set to start its new contract to provide community health services in Merton from today (1 April 2016).
Merton celebrates 25 years of MASCOT Telecare
MASCOT Telecare, the service that monitors and responds to vulnerable residents living independently at home, celebrated its 25 year anniversary this week (1 Feb).
Merton school supports calls to reduce sugar consumption
Pupils from Singlegate Primary School in Colliers Wood are backing the NHS Change 4 Life campaign to raise awareness about the sugar levels in food.
Keep fit with our Green Gyms
Now that summer is with us, why not go outside and make use of the free outdoor gyms in Merton’s parks.
Take one small step for man as part of Merton’s new health initiative
Merton Council’s public health team is calling on residents and business to take part in a brand new health initiative that will see participants take a 250,000 mile virtual journey […]
Christmas wish for All Saints
Residents who use Merton Council’s All Saints Centre for adults with physical and learning disabilities were given Christmas presents this week as part of Centre Court Shopping Centre’s Wimbledon Wishes […]