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It's Self Care Week 2019 (18 – 24 November) and Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to remind you about the health expert on the High Street – the community pharmacist

Merton's GP hubs have expanded to six locations in the borough making it easier to get an appointment every day of the week

Merton's first Rough Runner event was held at Morden Park last weekend and proved a great success

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

Dr Andrew Murray, a GP at the Nelson Health Centre and Merton CCG Chair, has completed an unbelievable challenge climbing 42 peaks in 24 hours whilst supporting a friend on their road to recovery from mental illness

Summary of plans for the merger

An opportunity for staff to see what’s available to support people in their communities in Merton.

Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing for Merton and Wandsworth CCGs Dr Mohan Sekeram is being featured in a new national NHS campaign film as part of integrated care week released today

Many thanks to everyone who joined us in our health hub tent at Mitcham Carnival on Saturday.

Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you and your family with minor health concerns. Pharmacy opening times will vary over the Easter break.

GPs and health professionals at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been working together to improve the system for reporting electrocardiogram (ECG) test results in Merton.

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.

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