January 2010

New safeguarding guidelines for organisations working in schools: have you got the right checks in place?

As you may be aware, schools that use public sector staff no longer need to see individual CRB disclosures, as the appropriate check will have been carried by their respective employer.

Merton Council wants to hear from children and young people!

Merton Council would like to hear from children and young people in the voluntary sector, to ensure they are fully involved in decisions about the local community.

New guidance for health and social care professionals on local involvement

The Department of Health has updated its guidance to health and social care professionals on the role of LINks, and has included work by LINk Merton as a good practice case study.

Making information accessible for blind and partially sighted people event, 26 February

Does your organisation have contact with blind and partially sighted people?

The future of Kingston Hospital: a response from the Chief Executive

Kate Grimes, the Chief Executive of Kingston Hospital, has issued an open letter responding to rumours about the future of the hospital, specifically the A&E and maternity services.