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Category Archives: Health and social care

Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis with the owner of Jose's Cafe and Merton Council's Director of Public Health, Dr. Kay Eilbert

League table names Merton a winner in race for best food in London

10 October 2013by

Merton is today named as one of only two boroughs in London to achieve top marks for the quality of its food offer  Merton achieved joint first position in the Good Food for London report  along with […]

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Awards, Business, Education and schools, Health and social care

Merton launches new care scheme

24 September 2013by

Merton Council has just launched its Dignity in Care Scheme as part of the Celebrating Age celebrations. 

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Health and social care, Older people

Residents visit Morden Library to know their numbers

17 September 2013by

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.

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Health and social care
Mouse droppings found at Rainbow Food

No pot of gold at the end of this rainbow for Morden take away owner

29 August 2013by

Owner of shop Rainbow Food in Morden was fined £5,000 after being prosecuted for poor hygiene and health standards.

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Health and social care

Heatwave guidance

17 July 2013by

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

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Health and social care
London Healthier Catering Commitment

Local food businesses make healthy changes

5 July 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton Council has this week awarded a number of local food outlets for adapting their menus to offer customers healthier choices.

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Health and social care
Fire fighters from Wimbledon Fire Station

Merton fights smoke with fire fighters

2 July 2013by Merton Web Team

Merton Council and the fire brigade have joined forces to help smokers in the borough kick the habit once and for all.

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Health and social care

Merton Partnership approves grant for outreach work

31 May 2013by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Health and social care

Ageing Well Initiative Launches In Merton

7 May 2013by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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Health and social care

Merton Council says: ‘Make sure your child has MMR jab’

23 April 2013by Merton Web Team

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 […]

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