Climate change and people’s health
Climate change affects people’s health, globally and in Merton. For example, heatwaves can increase mortality, and floods can cause major disruption and lead to long lasting mental health issues. It […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Merton’s One Stop Shop for domestic abuse advice returns
Relaunched service will be open every Monday from 22 November at Morden Baptist Church
Merton to continue funding free school meals at half term
The council will spend £400,000 on the service during this week’s holiday, the winter holidays and March 2022’s half term
Merton Council is one of the first in the country to offer staff paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth
Merton will become one of the first councils in the country to give staff bereavement leave after the early loss of a pregnancy. Merton Council has agreed to give mothers […]
Getting arty in Merton for Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021
We are celebrating the theme of art and creativity for Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021, which started yesterday and ends 20 June. The council is celebrating the theme along with […]
Carers Week 2021
This week is Carers Week, and the Council has been celebrating the value and hard work that carers across Merton bring to the borough. The theme this year is ‘Making Carers visible […]
Merton’s carers are recognised and celebrated during Carer’s Week 2021
Merton Council is recognising and celebrating the value and hard work that carers across the borough bring in their roles for Carers Week 2021, which runs from 7 June to […]
The Coral Mental Health Crisis Hub
Over the past six months, South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust have been working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to define the best future for their mental […]
New Mayor of Merton dedicates his term in office to carers
The new first citizen of Merton has dedicated his year in office to supporting and celebrating the work of carers. Councillor Michael Brunt was elected as Mayor for the 2021/22 […]
Council invites learning disability community to shape future services
Merton Council is inviting people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and the professionals who support them to have their say on the future of day opportunities, as part of […]