A&E Departments
Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience to reduce A&E attendances by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding community services.
Merton Council is strengthening its winter resilience with new urgent care hubs and an expanded community response service, aiming to reduce unnecessary A&E attendances and improve patient flow, according to a report on October 8, 2026. Key initiatives include two new Access Hubs offering same-day primary care appointments and an expanded Urgent Community Response Service.
These measures are part of efforts to strengthen urgent and emergency care services. The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plans for these initiatives in October 2020, focusing on preparations for the upcoming winter season.
Key facts
- Merton Council is establishing new urgent care hubs and an expanded community response service. Source
- These initiatives aim to reduce unnecessary A&E attendances and improve patient flow. Source
- Two new Access Hubs offer same-day primary care appointments. Source
- The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plans in October 2020. Source
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