Merton launches Celebrating Age Festival 2011
This year’s Celebrating Age Festival 2011 launched its festival programme today (Friday 3 June) at SavaCentre in Colliers Wood with the help of performers from a number of community groups […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Adult care services go from strength to strength
Adult care services in Merton have continued to improve in the last year, despite increased pressure on budgetary and service change challenges, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The […]
Get the right treatment this winter: find out how on 6 November and 4 December
NHS Sutton and Merton and the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust are holding two events in partnership with Merton Healthcare and Merton Council to tell local residents about a number […]
Merton crowns its curry champion
Cocum’s chef Shajahan Parambath proved too hot for the competition as they scooped the borough’s coveted title of Merton’s Curry Chef 2010 this week. Shajahan was one of four chefs […]
Don’t get caught out this summer
Merton Council will be going out on the road this Food Safety Week (7-13 June) to remind residents about the importance of good food hygiene in the home. Environmental health […]
Add another string to your bow
IMMEDIATE RELEASE London Borough of MertonMerton residents are invited to get a taste for something new this May, as Adult Learners’ Week is back with plenty of exciting courses to […]
Merton helps patients get home faster
People with social care needs in Merton spend less time in general hospitals and more time recovering in the comfort of their own homes according to assessments by the Care […]
Chutneys cooks up a heat wave in curry competition
Chutney’s Chef Amzad Hussain today earned the title of Merton’s Curry Chef 2009 after his expert cooking and tasty delights impressed a panel of five judges. Amzad Hussain was one […]
Merton food businesses reach for the stars
Restaurants and cafés in Merton with the lowest food hygiene ratings have been given special measures treatment in order to help them improve their businesses. Merton Council is already part […]
Let’s talk about Sex!
Young people in Merton now have access to a free confidential sexual health clinic at the INSIGHT youth advice centre in Mitcham. Every Thursday between 3pm and 5.30pm, young people […]