Community Response Services
Merton Council is currently strengthening its Community Response Services by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding existing services.
Merton Council has strengthened its Community Response Services, which provide community support particularly during winter, by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding its Urgent Community Response Service. These initiatives aim to reduce A&E attendances and improve patient flow, according to a report on October 8, 2026.
The council's efforts include introducing two new Access Hubs for same-day primary care appointments. Plans for strengthening urgent and emergency care services, including an expanded Community Response Service, were approved by the Merton Health and Wellbeing Board in October 2020. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss Community Response Services.
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