Get your COVID-19 and flu jabs
Winter is coming, so make sure that you take both COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as possible. This is particularly important, if you are vulnerable. Getting both vaccines […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Merton smokers are encouraged to stop smoking for Stoptober
Stoptober is nearly here, and smokers in Merton are expected to join thousands of others attempting to quit smoking for a month this October. More than 2.5 million people in […]
Council dismayed at further healthcare closures in east Merton
Councillors in Merton have expressed grave concern after NHS bosses agreed to close a GP surgery in the east of the borough without proper consultation with partners. South-West London’s Integrated […]
Merton staff close down rat-infested cafe in South Wimbledon
Environmental Health officers visited Brazucas Point Café after receiving a complaint from an adjoining neighbour
Wimbledon Guild boosts bereavement support availability in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Wimbledon Guild has extended the capacity of its free Grief Support Service, thanks to £23,000 funding from Merton Council. Throughout the pandemic the restrictions on visiting loved ones, saying goodbye […]
Living safely and fairly with COVID-19
The next step in the Government’s Living with COVID plan has come into force and as we learn to live safely and fairly with COVID-19, there are actions that we […]
Easter holiday activities at Merton leisure centres
From swimming for all the family, learning to swim short courses, gymnastics and junior gym, there’s a range of activities for young people to do every day during the Easter holidays […]
Council urges caution over lifting of COVID restrictions
Merton Council has urged caution as the Government removed the remaining restrictions related to COVID-19. From today (Thursday 24 February), there is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if […]
What every pregnant woman should know about COVID-19 and vaccines
As new data reveals that more than 96% of the pregnant women admitted to hospital with COVID-19 were unvaccinated, mums-to-be are urged to come forward for the jab, without delay. […]
16 days of action against domestic and sexual violence launched
The campaign features a packed programme of events, professional training and social media