Merton smokers are encouraged to stop smoking for Stoptober
Stoptober is nearly here, and smokers in Merton are expected to join thousands of others attempting to quit smoking for a month this October. More than 2.5 million people in […]
Category Archives: Public health
Help us to clean up the borough’s air
Merton residents are being called on to help tackle poor air quality in the borough. To mark Clean Air Day 2022 on Thursday 16 June, Merton Council is urging people […]
How to stay safe when the weather heats up
With hot weather forecast this week, it’s important that you do everything to protect your friends and family. Severe heat can be very dangerous but there are some simple things […]
Support sustainable travel with bike hire scheme
Merton Council has teamed up with bike hire scheme Peddle My Wheels to offer residents the chance to discover a more sustainable way to travel. If you’ve wanted to get […]
Make this half term a happy and a healthy one
Families are encouraged to try new sporting activities this half term to boost their physical and mental health. It’s never too early to start reaping the benefits of making […]
Merton recognised as leading changemaker in public sector
Merton Council has won the Sustainable City Award for London’s Public Sector Organisational Changemaker of the Year for their ground-breaking work on the Cleaner Construction for London project. The project, […]
Act on dementia to get an early diagnosis
Getting a dementia diagnosis can be emotional, but early diagnosis can mean getting the necessary support to live independently. Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that occur when the brain […]
Look out for Test and Trace scammers
Merton Council is urging residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages relating to the COVID-19 Test and Trace service. In a text message seen by the council, […]
Beat loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people feeling isolated and alone, separated from family and friends to prevent the spread of the virus. This Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental […]
Don’t suffer in silence: get support for your mental wellbeing
Stress and anxiety have played a bigger part in our lives with national data from the Office for National Statistics highlighting an increase in anxiety and a reduction in both […]