E-Bulletin - December2024
 

 

 

 

 

Have your Say

 

Change NHS: a health service fit for the future

 

The government wants to hear people's views, experiences and ideas as part of this engagement to help shape the 10 Year Health Plan for England.

 

To participate in this important survey - Click here


 

 

 

 

Looking After Yourselves - services, courses, things to do and more

              

Free senior Gym-fit classes

 

Free Senior classes for over 60 y.o to exercise and have fun, train general flexibility, conditioning and balance while trying some gymnastics and dance skills. This training will help seniors to improve cognitive and mobility abilities, memory loss and movement disorder. Classes are tailored to each individual needs and goals. No Experience is required. To have fun is required!

 

To know more about this event - Click here


Circle of Strength - Men's circle 

 

A safe space for men offering peer support as well as quality discussions on interactive fitness. 

 

Location: The Wellbeing studios, 50 Montgomery Close, Mitcham CR4 1XS

 

Dates: 18/12/2024 and 8/01/2025

 

For more information contact: JaAnubis@mertonconnected.co.uk

 


 

Can help to connect you to the support you need in your community.

 

If you, or someone you know, needs help please email help@mertoncommunityhub.org.uk or call 0208 066 4086, between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.

For more info, Click Here


Help with the cost of living - The cost of living is an urgent problem for many Merton residents.

For guidance and support, please Click Here

 


 

 

Other News/Reports/Opportunities and Other Bulletins

 

**Job alert**

 

Recruitment for the post of Associate Governor (Young people) at St George's University NHS Foundation trust

 

The Associate Governor (Young People) will be mentored to learn about governance through shadowing members of the Council of Governors and you will be given the opportunity to develop your collaboration and public speaking skills. You will also have a key role in promoting membership of the Trust amongst 16-25 year olds, who are currently under-represented

 

To know more about this role - Click here


"Hidden struggles: veterans' experiences of NHS care" 

 

What is preventing armed forces veterans from getting the care they need?

 

To read this article - Click here


Access to NHS dentistry 2024 - findings 

 

New research that provides the first ever evidence on patients’ awareness of how NHS dentistry system works and what kind of dental service they want for the future

 

To know more - Click here


 

 

We at Healthwatch Merton hope you have a warm, safe and happy

 

festive season with your loved ones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 
  Visit 
www.healthwatchmerton.co.uk for information about what we do. 

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Vestry Hall
London Road
Mitcham
Merton, CR4 3UD
United Kingdom

  Healthwatch Merton Tel:  020 8685 2282 email: info@healthwatchmerton.co.uk

  Healthwatch Merton contract is managed by Merton Connected. Merton Connected is the trading name of Merton Voluntary Service Council

 (MVSC), a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 4164949, registered in England and Wales and a Registered Charity number 1085867.
 

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