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Category Archives: Public health

Merton Council shuts down butchers due to cockroaches and mice

2 October 2024by MertonJP

Our Environmental Health Officers have closed a butcher shop in Mitcham and forced them to undergo a deep clean. Following a complaint from a member of the public reporting cockroaches […]

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Business, Civic Pride, Enforcement, Public health, Trading Standards

Weir Road fire update

10 September 2024by MertonJP

Smoke plumes have now cleared and air quality levels are returning to normal levels following a fire in the Plough Lane area. It is now safe for residents in the […]

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Public health, Statements

Merton Council vehicle scrappage scheme to close

6 August 2024by Merton Web Team

Merton Council’s top-up vehicle scrappage scheme, which was the first of its kind in London designed to help residents through the cost of living crisis, will close to new applications […]

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Environment, Public health, Transport

Merton Community Champions recognised by the Mayor of London and at the House of Lords

14 March 2024by MertonKB

Merton Community Champions have been recognised for their role in supporting our community with public health information and resources, as well as shaping services. Merton Community Champions recently joined London’s […]

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Civic Pride, Public health

Council expresses grave concerns following CQC inspection of maternity services at St Helier Hospital

22 February 2024by Merton Web Team

A new report from the Care Quality Commission highlighting shortcomings in maternity services at St Helier Hospital, has led to Merton Council seeking urgent talks with hospital management. Maternity services […]

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Campaigns, Health and social care, Public health

Council launches resource to stay active with dementia

12 February 2024by Merton Web Team

Merton Council – in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and a range of local partners – are pleased to announce the launch of the “Feel Good Folders Project” in Merton.  […]

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Health and social care, Older people, Public health

Forest extends 60 minutes free cycling offer for Merton residents until end of February

31 January 2024by Merton Web Team

Our e-bike partners Forest have extended their offer of 60 minutes of free cycling for Merton residents until the end of February. Residents can claim 60 minutes of free cycling […]

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Borough of Sport, Environment, Future Merton, Public health, Transport

Merton Council supporting the first-ever Clean Air Night

18 December 2023by Merton Web Team

Merton’s taking part in the London Wood Burning Project this winter to raise awareness of the harmful effects of wood burning, and are supporting the first ever Clean Air Night […]

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Civic Pride, Environment, Public health

50,000 residents to be displaced for healthcare if St Helier downgrade proceeds  

21 November 2023by Merton Web Team

Around 50,000 Merton residents will have to be absorbed by St. George’s, Kingston, and Croydon hospitals, should the proposed downgrading of emergency and maternity services at St Helier Hospital go […]

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Health and social care, Public health

Have a chat with Merton Talking Therapies on World Mental Health Day!

9 October 2023by Merton Web Team

Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, which is about raising awareness and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health

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Health and social care, Public health
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