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Category Archives: Public health

Council threatens Health Secretary with legal action over plans to downgrade St Helier Hospital

14 December 2020by mertonzb

Merton Council is challenging the decision by the Health Secretary not to order a full independent review into plans to close the accident and emergency department and consultant-led maternity services […]

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Campaigns, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, Public health

COVID-19: celebrating safely, a closer look

11 December 2020by MertonAB

Want to find out more about the ‘Christmas Bubble’ guidance and hear practical tips on reducing the risk of COVID-19 during the holiday season? Join one of our free 30 […]

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COVID-19, Public health

COVID-19: vaccine is now available to priority groups

11 December 2020by MertonAB

The free COVID-19 vaccine has started to be rolled out nationally this week and will first be given to care home staff, people over 80 and health and social care […]

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COVID-19, Public health

Cabinet member urges residents to follow Tier Two measures for Merton

2 December 2020by hettycrist

From today, Merton has been placed in Tier 2: High Alert. This is for areas with a higher or rapidly rising level of infections, where some additional restrictions need to be in place.​ […]

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COVID-19, Health and social care, Public health

New campaign to get Merton moving

30 November 2020by hettycrist

Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launch “Merton Moves” today, a new campaign to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle.  Regular physical activity is key to […]

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Leisure and sport, Older people, Public health

Five days of Christmas with your loved ones

26 November 2020by MertonAB

We know many of you will be keen to spend Christmas with your loved ones. The government has announced that up to three different households can meet indoors this Christmas […]

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COVID-19, Public health

Local Covid-19 case tracing service launches in Merton

18 November 2020by hettycrist

A new Merton-based case tracing system for people who test positive for Covid-19 is being launched by Merton Council today. On average, the NHS Test and Trace team are successful […]

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COVID-19, Leader of the council, Public health

Merton to continue financial support for those on low incomes

10 November 2020by mertonzb

Residents on low incomes and those who have been plunged into poverty as a result of being furloughed or losing their jobs during the pandemic are set to benefit from […]

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Corporate Services, Council Tax, COVID-19, Disabled people, Public health

Council Leader urges residents to pull together as national restrictions come into force

4 November 2020by mertonzb

New national restrictions will apply in Merton and across the whole of England between 5 November until 2 December. Everyone must stay at home as much as possible, only leaving […]

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Business, COVID-19, Health and social care, Leader of the council, My Merton magazine, Public health

St Helier Hospital at risk of being downgraded, as critical care services prepare to save more patients this winter

3 November 2020by mertonzb

As St Helier Hospital prepares to treat more COVID-19 patients this winter, Merton Council has expressed disappointment at a decision not to review plans to close its accident and emergency […]

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Campaigns, Children, Community and Housing, COVID-19, Disabled people, Health and social care, My Merton magazine, Public health
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