Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]
Category Archives: Public health
Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter
Residents aged 65 and over in Merton are being encouraged to have a free flu vaccination to help them stay healthy this winter. Older people are at greater risk of […]
Cabinet chooses contractor to build new family leisure centre
Merton’s cabinet took the next step this week in making proposals for a new, affordable family-friendly leisure centre become a reality.
Merton backs national health campaign ‘One You’
A new campaign aimed at helping adults across the country make healthier lifestyle choices is being backed by the council and NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Merton in top six London boroughs for healthy and sustainable food
Merton ranked in the top six of 32 London boroughs in the latest report published by national health charity Sustain.
Merton shortlisted in national awards
Merton’s Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens and Merton’s Public Health service have been nationally recognised by the Local Government Chronicle awards. In addition, the South London SEN commissioning programme, a […]
YMCA awarded by the council for its commitment to healthier catering
Merton Council awarded the YMCA Wimbledon this week for meeting every single measure of the London Healthier Catering Commitment scheme. The initiative gets businesses who offer food to provide healthier options and […]
Merton children say: “Don’t smoke in our playgrounds”
New signs designed by Merton school children asking people not to smoke in playgrounds have gone up on park railings around the borough.
Council joins forces with GPs to launch new proactive partnership to improve health
Merton Council has joined forces with local GPs, Merton Clinical Commissioning Group and community groups in the east of the borough to launch a new joint effort between the Council, […]
Heatwave guidance for residents
Hot weather is forecast from today (1 July) and residents are being advised to read the health tips available to them on the council’s website.