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Category Archives: Older people

New campaign to get Merton moving

30 November 2020by hettycrist

Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launch “Merton Moves” today, a new campaign to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle.  Regular physical activity is key to […]

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Older people, Public health, Sport

Merton moves with the rest of London to a high COVID-19 alert

15 October 2020by mertonzb

Merton, along with the rest of London, is moving to a high COVID Alert Level from 00.01 on Saturday 17 October.  This means people must not meet anyone from outside […]

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Community and Housing, COVID-19, Leader of the council, My Merton, News stories, Older people, Public health

Three day celebration for Windrush Generation

7 June 2019by MertonHM

Steel bands, food tasting and an exhibition illuminating the working lives and experiences of members of the Caribbean community feature at events to mark Windrush Day.

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Children, Events, History, Older people

Council sets its budget for 2019/20

7 March 2019by MertonHM

Merton Council agreed its budget for 2019/20 at last night’s full Council meeting (6 March). Due to funding cuts from the Government, the council has had to make savings of […]

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Corporate Services, Council tax, Education and schools, Libraries, My Merton, News stories, Older people, Young people

Mayor of Merton invites senior residents for afternoon tea

Featuredby MertonHM

Do you know an older person who has made a valuable contribution to Merton? If so, Mayor of Merton, Councillor Mary Curtin is inviting senior residents in the borough to […]

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Mayor, News stories, Older people

Merton reduces delayed transfer of care to become second in London

19 March 2018by

Merton is one of the top London boroughs to have the lowest levels of delayed transfers of care from hospital according to the latest figures released by NHS England.   During […]

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Community and Housing, Health and social care, Older people, Public health

Merton recognises Library Volunteers at Annual Celebration Award Event

12 March 2018by

A celebration award ceremony was held on Thursday 8 March at Merton Arts Space, Wimbledon Library to recognise the work of Merton’s amazing Library Volunteers. The event was presented by […]

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Awards, Libraries, News stories, Older people, Volunteers, Young people

Dignity Action Day shines a light on the need for more volunteers in care homes

5 February 2018by

Residents of Carter House Care Home in Raynes Park were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea event on Thursday 1 February to mark the annual Dignity Action Day celebrations. Dignity […]

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Community and Housing, News stories, Older people, Volunteers

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

Shared Lives scheme rated Good by Care Quality Commission

17 October 2017by mertonzb

Merton Shared Lives Scheme, which supports vulnerable adults to live independently, has been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, following a recent inspection.

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Community and Housing, Disabled people, News stories, Older people
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