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 […]
Category Archives: Public health
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
Get moving this Movember and support #mertontachetag
Merton Council is supporting the national campaign Movember to raise awareness of men’s health with a giant moustache.
Council receives award for tackling food poverty
Merton Council has won an award for its efforts to raise awareness of and tackle food poverty in partnership with organisations across the borough. The council received the award for […]
Protect your family from flu this winter
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 […]
Foundations laid for new Morden Leisure Centre
Construction work on the new Morden Leisure Centre is well underway with foundations being laid, the 25-metre pool already formed and piling going in.
Heatwave guidance for residents
As the hot weather continues, residents are being advised to read the health tips available to them on the council’s website.
One You launches in Merton
Adults are being encouraged to make lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing with the support of a new initiative.