Merton walks miles to support carers
To mark the start of Carers Week (9 -13 June), Merton showed its support for carers by taking part in an 11 mile walk last Sunday. Staff from Carers Support […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Community gets a stronger voice
Merton Council has awarded a three-year contract valued at over £300,000 to the Merton Voluntary Sector Council to set up a voluntary network which will give Merton residents more of […]
Merton Council gives residents a voice
Merton residents have the chance to put services in the borough under the microscope and have their say on how they can be improved over the next few months – […]
Step forward into a healthy afternoon
Merton residents are being urged to take their trainers out of the closet and join the fortnightly healthy walks being held across the borough. The walks take place on Wednesday […]
Residents can have a say on health and social care
Merton residents are being offered the opportunity to get involved in the way some services are planned and run through their participation in a new group, called a Local Involvement […]
Residents encouraged to take a stand against abuse
Merton Council is reminding residents of the difference one phone call can make if they are being abused or suspect someone else is. A confidential, 24 hours a day, seven […]
Residents take control of their own social care
Merton residents are being offered the opportunity to have more choice and control over their social care arrangements. If people are currently receiving home care or attending a day centre […]
Youngsters learn from plot to plate
In a bid to teach children more about where their food comes from, London Assembly Member and Chair of the Environment Committee, Darren Johnson visited local school children at their […]
Merton Council says: “Lose lbs not £s.”
As everyone struggles to keep their New Year resolution to lose weight and keep fit, Merton Council points out the pitfalls of signing up to an expensive private gym. In […]
Merton residents urged to consider proposals
A formal consultation process is now underway to look at how some adult social care services will be provided in the London Borough of Merton. Proposals for modernising day opportunities […]