Residents signposted to the #MertonMile
A signposted route around Figges Marsh in Mitcham has been opened to encourage all residents, whatever their age or fitness levels, to walk, jog or run a mile every day. […]
Category Archives: Public health
Kids urged to #GoFizzFree this February
Children and young people across Merton are being encouraged to give up fizzy drinks this month to reduce their sugar intake. Merton Council is supporting Fizz Free February, which was […]
Stub it out this Stoptober
Stoptober, the biggest mass attempt to quit smoking is back and Merton is calling on all smokers to take part.
Merton receives Dementia Friendly Community status
On Monday 16 July at Collier’s Wood Library, Merton was officially presented their Dementia Friendly Community status by Alzheimer’s Society. A dementia-friendly community is a city, town or village where […]
Illegal Tobacco and Alcohol seized in Merton
An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco and alcohol across the London Borough of Merton uncovered more than 1,000 cigarettes, over 5 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco […]
Merton reduces delayed transfer of care to become second in London
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 […]
Merton backs 400-600-600 campaign to help adults tackle ‘calorie creep’
The ‘One You’ campaign has this week revealed that adults consume on average 200 to 300 more calories than they need each day. Also revealed was the fact that a […]
Merton marks Fuel Poverty Awareness Day with plans to offer residents free home visits
Merton Council has backed Fuel Poverty Awareness Day by offering advice to vulnerable residents on how to keep warm for less by carrying out free home visits. Fuel Poverty Awareness […]
Merton bird owners advised as DEFRA issues an England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across England to help protect poultry from the potential spread of bird flu. All keepers […]
Thurs 25 Jan: Special session for children who missed flu nasal immunisation
Urgent flu catch up clinic It’s not too late to have your child immunised if they have not yet had their flu immunisation at school
