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NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has announced today (20 March 2019) it is investing in expanding and improving mental health services to give local patients greater support, with a focus on wellbeing.

A pilot social prescribing programme is to be expanded to 38 GP practices in Merton and Wandsworth from April 2019 after it dramatically improved patient's health and wellbeing.

Find out more about the success of social prescribing in your local NHS across Merton and Wandsworth at a free local event to mark Social Prescribing Day 2019.

More talking therapies appointments are available in Merton as mental health services are expanded with additional funding from NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Free expert help is available throughout the holiday.

When you visit your pharmacist this winter you may be surprised to find a robot making up your medication as automated dispensing arrives in Merton.

Princes Road Surgery, currently based at 51 Princes Road in Wimbledon, will be relocating to the Patrick Doody Clinic at 79 Pelham Road in Wimbledon on Friday 23 November.

Doctors in Merton are urging parents to vaccinate their toddlers against the flu this winter

Patients in East Merton have been sharing their stories about how Merton CCG's pilot social prescribing scheme has helped to improve their health and wellbeing.

The NHS in Merton is encouraging residents who are feeling anxious or low to seek support this World Mental Health Day

Many thanks to Merton residents and all our voluntary sector partners who attended our AGM and market stall event last week.

We would like to hear your views and opinions and have your help in our work to tackle diabetes in Merton.

Are you or a family member living with diabetes? Have you been told that you are at risk of type 2 diabetes? Do you volunteer or provide services for residents living with diabetes?

We want Merton to be an autism-friendly borough in which people with autism are able to reach their full potential at all stages of their lives.

If you have been affected by issues arising from any of the above, an independent review, commissioned by the Government, wants to hear from you.

One You Merton is urging local residents in Merton to get their blood pressure checked for FREE as part of Know Your Numbers! Week

Residents in Merton are being encouraged to keep healthy this August Bank Holiday Monday 27 August.

We are planning improvements to mental health services in Merton and would like to hear your views to shape our proposals.

Residents are being urged to take care of themselves and look out for young children, babies, older people and those with health conditions who may be at risk during the hot weather.

Please join us at our AGM which is being held between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday 27 September at 120 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RH.

New evening and weekend cervical cancer screening clinics at convenient locations close to transport links are being launched across Merton to make it easier for women to take up to take up this lifesaving test.

A pilot prescribing programme in Merton is to be expanded to 13 local GP surgeries (9 practices in East Merton, and 4 Practices in West Merton) after it dramatically improved patient's health and wellbeing.

FreeStyle Libre*, the flash glucose monitoring device to help people with Type 1 diabetes monitor their own glucose levels, is now available on prescription for people in Merton with Type 1 diabetes that meet the criteria.

Merton CCG and the London Borough of Merton are encouraging residents who have disability equipment they no longer use to get in touch to arrange for it to be collected for free from their homes.

Advice for patients about vaginal mesh including frequently asked questions.

Staff from NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group attended a prestigious national celebration at Westminster Abbey today (Thursday 5 July) to mark the 70th birthday of the NHS.

A series of public discussion events are being held for local communities to share their views and opinions on how to improve healthcare in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton areas.

Fiona White, a Nurse Consultant at NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Nurse Practitioner at Morden Hall Medical Centre, has been given the prestigious title of Queen's Nurse

Many thanks to everyone who visited our health hub tent at Mitcham Carnival on Saturday. Our NHS70 birthday card proved popular as many people wanted to share their messages of thanks on the card and talk about our history.

A practical guide to healthy ageing offering expert advice is now available for Merton Residents with a directory of key local services.

Clinical Commissioning Groups to consider next steps in improving healthcare in Surrey Downs, Sutton and Merton

Interested in health and wellbeing and free this Saturday? Join us in the health and wellbeing tent at Mitcham Carnival!

Patients in Merton are to benefit from innovative new technology that is being rolled out to increase the detection of irregular heart rhythms and prevent strokes.

We are planning improvements to mental health services in Merton for the future and would like to hear your views to shape our proposals.

Here at Merton CCG, we are marking the occasion by celebrating the achievements of the NHS and looking at the future of healthcare in our borough

St George's Hospital is holding an event on Wednesday 20 June for patients affected by cancer to help develop a new telephone peer support line for cancer patients.

Some women aged between 70 and 79 are being offered the opportunity for a breast screen.

New and expectant mums in Merton will soon have access to specialist mental health community services, thanks to funding secured by South West London Health and Care Partnership.