COVID-19 alert brings Merton together
A new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions is being introduced in England from midnight tonight. This is in addition to the national Government guidelines which are already in force. The […]
Category Archives: Health and social care
Independent panel to examine whether proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital should be called in
An independent panel is assessing whether a decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital, by closing its accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services, should be fully reviewed. In July, […]
Merton COVID-19 Community Champions
You and your organisation can now help us control the spread of COVID-19 by registering to become a Community Champion. As a COVID-19 Community Champion, you can help to stop […]
Businesses and venues across Merton must display NHS Test and Trace posters
The NHS is set to launch their Test and Trace app this week, allowing users to easily log visits to local establishments and be alerted if they have come into […]
Merton Council facing unprecedented budget shortfall as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
Merton Council has issued a stark warning to the Government that, unless it fully funds the cost to the council of providing frontline services through the pandemic, there will have […]
Cases decline – but please stay alert
The number of new confirmed cases in Merton is now among the lowest in London. However, we are strongly urging against complacency as the threat of a second wave remains. […]
Merton Council calls on Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital
Merton Council is writing to the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), asking him to investigate the proposed decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital. The letter is […]
Merton Council to demand proposal to downgrade St Helier Hospital is called in by health secretary
Merton Council will write to the Secretary of State of Health and Social Care asking for an independent review into the proposed decision to downgrade St Helier Hospital by closing […]
Social distancing: a practical guide
By Councillor Tobin Byers, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care and Environment This week, along with the rest of the country, we will see a number of relaxations on the […]
New chair brings wealth of experience to build upon Merton’s adult social care work
We are delighted to welcome Aileen Buckton MBE as our new independent chair for Merton Adult Safeguarding Board. Aileen Buckton arrives in Merton following a long and distinguished career at […]