E-Bulletin - February 2023
 

 

 

 

  

Have your Say

 

Family Hubs Are Coming to Merton - Merton are currently developing a Family Hub approach to delivering child and family services.  Families can share their views on how Merton’s Family Hubs can help and support families at any of the three drop-in sessions this March. 

For more information, please Click Here
 

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

               

 

New Friday Fitness Skill Zone: Every Friday, 10.30am – 12pm

A new health and fitness initiative is running every Friday at South Mitcham Community Centre for people aged 60+. For more information please, Click Here


Community Tree Planting Day - Saturday 4 March from 10am - 3pm, at Cranmer Green (opposite Cranmer Primary School), Mitcham

Cranmer Green is being transformed into a beautiful memorial woodland for the late Dave Lofthouse, Merton Council’s Arboricultural Manager for 33 years. There will be music, free hot-food lunch, and all tools will be provided on the community tree day. To register, please Click Here


Inner Strength Network Stronger International Women's Day & Awards Event 2023 -

March 7th, 10am

An amazing event with speakers and awards for those who have overcome.

For more information and to book on to attend, please Click Here


International Women's Day - International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women that marked annually on March 8th.  For more information, please Click Here


Merton Health & Wellbeing Day for those experiencing homelessness or seeking asylum -

15 March 10am - 2pm

You do not need to be registered with a GP, have proof of address or immigration status to attend the day and there is also help with travel costs. For more information, please Click Here


Get ready to Beat the Street - Beat the Street a game that rewards people for exploring the local area on foot and by cycle is coming soon to Merton. For more information please, Click Here


Find a warm welcome space - Over 3000 registered organisations (including Merton Libraries and other Merton community settings) have opened or are opening up free, warm, welcoming spaces for the public over this winter across the UK. To find out what is available in Merton or nearby, please Click Here


Help with the cost of living - The cost of living is an urgent problem for many Merton residents.
For guidance and support to help you stay well, keep the lights on and pay the bills, please Click Here


Merton Uplift - offer Wellbeing workshops covering topics such as: Coping with Stress, Improving Sleep, Managing anger and irritability, Relaxation techniques, Building self-confidence, Understanding anxiety, Wellbeing for carers, Living well with chronic pain and many more on a weekly basis. They are free, quick and simple to access with no waiting list.

To find out what is on in March please Click Here


 

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
 

Other News/Reports/Opportunities and Other Bulletins

 

Why does accessible healthcare matter? - To read Karl's story, please Click Here  


NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month - 

Read Healthwatch England's response, please Click Here


FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - SWL Local Maternity & Neonatal System - closing date 2nd March

The South West London Local Maternity & Neonatal system (SWL LMNS) would like the community and voluntary sector to run engagement activities and events around the maternity programme’s priorities.

 

The aim of the events are to engage with diverse communities within SWL to be involved with their local Maternity Voice Partnerships (MVPs) to increase access to information and support on maternity services. 

 

Organisations have the opportunity to bid for £3,000 to support the development and management of these events. The deadline for expressions of interest is close of play – 2nd March 2023.

 

For more information and to complete the Expression of Interest Form, please Click Here


Carers Support Merton Bulletin - For information on support and opportunities available for unpaid carers, read Carers Support Merton most recent bulletin, please Click Here


Merton Health and Care Together - for the latest Merton Place - South West London ICS Update bulletin, please Click Here 


National Survivor User Network - for the latest bulletin full of news, views, events, involvement opportunities and more, please Click Here


NICE News for Health and Social Care - latest news, features and guidance.

To view their recent bulletin, please Click Here

 
 

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

  Registered office:


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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