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Category Archives: Health and social care

Merton in new partnership to help keep vulnerable families stay together

25 January 2018by

Merton Council are part of a pioneering initiative that has been jointly commissioned by five London boroughs to help young people stay out of care and deliver better outcomes for them and their […]

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Children, Health and social care, News stories, Young people

Provider announced for devolved work and health programme in South London

5 January 2018by

The new provider of a £14m Work and Health Programme that aims to help south London residents who have previously been excluded from the world of work back into employment, […]

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Business, Disabled people, Environment and Regeneration, Health and social care, News stories

Get moving this Movember and support #mertontachetag

1 November 2017by MertonAB

Merton Council is supporting the national campaign Movember to raise awareness of men’s health with a giant moustache.

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Community and Housing, Health and social care, News stories, Public health

Protect your family from flu this winter

20 October 2017by mertonzb

Parents of children aged two and three are being reminded that they can help protect their little ones from flu this winter with one simple free nasal spray available from […]

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Children, Community and Housing, Health and social care, My Merton, News stories, Older people, Public health

Council fights on for the future of St Helier Hospital

4 September 2017by mertonzb

The Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, has called on Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust to build any new hospital on the current St Helier Hospital […]

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Community and Housing, Health and social care, News stories

Telehealthcare supports vulnerable people living at home

21 June 2017by mertonzb

Technology is being used to enable older and vulnerable people to live independently at home. Merton council is showcasing its MASCOT Telecare service to mark Telehealthcare Awareness Day on Friday […]

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Community and Housing, Disabled people, Health and social care, News stories, Older people

Merton calls on residents to do their bit to oppose potential Accident & Emergency closure

10 April 2017by

The South West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding a consultation event on Tuesday 25 April, 6pm – 9pm at the Everyday Church in Wimbledon where the reshaping of […]

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Health and social care, News stories

Underage pregnancy rate in Merton reduces by three quarters

24 March 2017by mertonzb

The pregnancy rate in Merton for girls aged 18 or under has reduced by three quarters, according to new statistics. 

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Children, Schools and Families, Education and schools, Health and social care, News stories, Public health, Young people

Council call upon residents and businesses to help borough become dementia friendly

22 February 2017by

A new campaign has been launched calling upon residents and businesses help make Merton a dementia friendly borough by 2020. Dementia Friendly Merton is supported by Merton Council, Merton Clinical […]

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Campaigns, Features, Health and social care, News stories, Older people, Public health

Together we can tackle child abuse

14 February 2017by mertonzb

Residents who suspect that a child they know may be at risk of harm are being urged to report their concerns to the Merton Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

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Children, Children, Schools and Families, Health and social care, News stories, Safer Merton
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