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Category Archives: Public health

Help us to clean up the borough’s air 

14 June 2022by MertonLM

Merton residents are being called on to help tackle poor air quality in the borough.   To mark Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16 June, Merton Council is urging people […]

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Environment, Public health

How to stay safe when the weather heats up  

14 June 2022by MertonLM

With hot weather forecast this week, it’s important that you do everything to protect your friends and family.  Severe heat can be very dangerous but there are some simple things […]

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Public health

Support sustainable travel with bike hire scheme 

7 June 2022by MertonLM

Merton Council has teamed up with bike hire scheme Peddle My Wheels to offer residents the chance to discover a more sustainable way to travel.  If you’ve wanted to get […]

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Children, Environment, Public health, Safer Merton

Make this half term a happy and a healthy one  

1 June 2022by MertonLM

Families are encouraged to try new sporting activities this half term to boost their physical and mental health.   It’s never too early to start reaping the benefits of making […]

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Children, Public health

Merton recognised as leading changemaker in public sector

17 May 2022by MertonJP

Merton Council has won the Sustainable City Award for London’s Public Sector Organisational Changemaker of the Year for their ground-breaking work on the Cleaner Construction for London project. The project, […]

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Awards, Environment, Environment and Regeneration, Public health, Video

Act on dementia to get an early diagnosis 

16 May 2022by MertonLM

Getting a dementia diagnosis can be emotional, but early diagnosis can mean getting the necessary support to live independently.   Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that occur when the brain […]

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Older people, Public health

Look out for Test and Trace scammers  

10 May 2022by MertonLM

Merton Council is urging residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages relating to the COVID-19 Test and Trace service.   In a text message seen by the council, […]

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COVID-19, Public health, Trading Standards

Beat loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week

10 May 2022by MertonLM

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people feeling isolated and alone, separated from family and friends to prevent the spread of the virus.  This Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental […]

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Public health

Don’t suffer in silence: get support for your mental wellbeing 

13 April 2022by MertonLM

Stress and anxiety have played a bigger part in our lives with national data from the Office for National Statistics highlighting an increase in anxiety and a reduction in both […]

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Public health

Do you know the nine new symptoms of COVID-19? 

8 April 2022by MertonLM

The Government has added nine new symptoms to the list of COVID-19 indicators.   If you are an adult, you should also look out for:  a high temperature or shivering (chills) […]

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COVID-19, Public health, Safer Merton
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