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Category Archives: Public health

Public Health team launch Merton on the Move

Take one small step for man as part of Merton’s new health initiative

15 June 2015by

Merton Council’s public health team is calling on residents and business to take part in a brand new health initiative that will see participants take a 250,000 mile virtual journey […]

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Events, Health and social care, Public health

Healthy eating on the menu at Merton food summit

15 April 2015by

Merton’s public health team and Sustainable Merton met with local partners and organisations this week (13 April) to discuss the development of a food charter for the borough. 

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Events, Public health

Important message from the London Ambulance Service

23 December 2014by

As you may be aware, the London Ambulance Service has been receiving very high numbers of calls in recent weeks and is expecting to be under further pressure over the […]

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Public health

New sporting facility for Merton

18 November 2014by

Merton Council officially opened its new multi-use games area (MUGA) at Canons Leisure Centre this week.

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Mayor of Merton, Public health, Sport and leisure

Public health report aims to bridge gap in Merton

23 October 2014by

Merton’s first ever annual public health report, Merton: The Place for a Good Life, launched at Vestry Hall, Mitcham this week (21 October). The report sets out the council’s priorities […]

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Health and social care, Public health

Merton encourages smokers to quit for Stoptober

24 September 2014by

Merton is calling on all smokers in the borough to quit for 28 days next month as part of the national campaign Stoptober.

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Health and social care, Public health

Reporting power cuts

18 July 2014by

A heatwave and storms have been forecast over the next few days. To report any power cuts and damaged lines during this continued weather pattern, please call  the following Freephone numbers: […]

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Public health

Heatwave guidance for residents

17 July 2014by

Hot weather is forecast from today (29 June) and residents are being advised to read the health tips available to them on the council’s website.

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Health and social care, Older people, Public health

First Merton health champions

8 July 2014by

11 people who live, work and volunteer in Merton have signed up to a new health initiative that will see them encouraging others in the community to make healthier lifestyle […]

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Health and social care, Public health

Rats! We’ve got a problem

22 January 2007by Merton Web Team

A survey carried out by Pest Control Officers, working for Local Authorities revealed that local residents are unknowingly contributing to the rise of rats in their area. The survey showed […]

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Public health
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