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 […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
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
Residents’ ambitions put at centre of plans for Merton’s future
The council ran Your Merton in spring – its biggest conversation with people who live, work or study in the borough