Heatwave guidance
During this prolonged spell of hot weather and following the latest heatwave warning from the Met Office, you can visit Merton’s heatwave information page to find out some health tips. http://www.merton.gov.uk/heatwave
Category Archives: Health and social care
Merton Council says: ‘Make sure your child has MMR jab’
Merton Council is urging parents to check their children have had the MMR vaccination, following the outbreak of measles in south Wales. The first dose is given to children of […]
New Healthwatch in Merton to give local people a voice
Merton Council announced today that the new Healthwatch Merton is to be run by the borough’s award-winning Merton Voluntary Service Council (MVSC). Healthwatch Merton joins a network of Healthwatch organisations […]
Merton one of six London boroughs to stage Change4Life
Merton has been selected by the Department for Health as one of just six London boroughs to stage a major Change4Life Road show. Merton’s Change4Life will take place in the […]
Merton Council helps mums get active
Tiny tots causing havoc are no longer an excuse for mums not to stay fit. Merton Council has set up free daytime sporting sessions for mothers – while their little […]
Healthcare comes to a town centre near you
Merton Council has joined forces with Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust and national health charities to help improve residents’ well-being and increase their understanding of health issues. The first […]
Council leaders warn on raised NHS expectations
South London and Surrey Council Leaders met earlier last week to discuss growing concerns at NHS plans for the future. The Leaders of the London Boroughs of Merton, Sutton and […]
Remember, remember… to stay safe this November
Merton Council offers safety advice for firework parties this weekend As firework fun reaches fever pitch in the borough this weekend Merton Council is urging residents’ to stay safe with […]
Batches of baby milk withdrawn
Merton’s Environmental Health asks parents to check products Merton Council’s Environmental Health team has issued a warning concerning certain batches of a popular baby milk formula. The Environmental Health team […]