December 2011

New Independent Chair for LINk Merton

Following an open recruitment process a panel comprising the Merton Healthcare PBCC General Manager, LBM's Community Engagement Manager and MVSC's Chief Executive interviewed shortlisted candidates on 19 December.

Update from the Charity Commission on public benefit guidance

The Charity Commission has published its updated public benefit guidance, removing the parts deemed flawed by the Upper Tribunal. 

Ageing Well in Merton: meeting report

Representatives from over 30 local voluntary and community groups and other partners attended the Ageing Well in Merton meeting on 8 December to explore the future development of older people’s preventative services in Merton. The meeting was organised by the Adult Services Task Group.

NHS SW London consultation: improving neurorehabilitation services in south west London

NHS South West London is consulting on proposals to relocate the majority of the services currently provided at the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Centre, Wimbledon, to Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton.

Free weight management courses across Merton

Merton Healthcare is running a series of weight-management sessions across the borough in the new year.