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.
No pot of gold at the end of this rainbow for Morden take away owner
Owner of shop Rainbow Food in Morden was fined £5,000 after being prosecuted for poor hygiene and health standards.
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
Local food businesses make healthy changes
Merton Council has this week awarded a number of local food outlets for adapting their menus to offer customers healthier choices.
Merton fights smoke with fire fighters
Merton Council and the fire brigade have joined forces to help smokers in the borough kick the habit once and for all.
Merton Partnership approves grant for outreach work
The Merton Partnership has announced a £73,000 grant for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) to provide special support to Merton residents affected by welfare reforms. The funding will enable Merton’s […]
Ageing Well Initiative Launches In Merton
A joint programme between Merton Council and the voluntary sector to support people to live at home in their communities for as long as possible was launched last week. The […]
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 […]
Call for businesses to celebrate age
Celebrating Age: Merton’s Festival for the over-50s, is calling on local businesses to get involved and sponsor this year’s autumn event. Local businesses now have the opportunity to sponsor the […]