Freezing temperatures
Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience efforts to manage impacts of freezing temperatures on urgent care services.
Merton Council is focusing on winter resilience for the upcoming season, aiming to reduce A&E attendances and improve patient flow during periods of freezing temperatures. The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved plans in October 2020 to establish new urgent care hubs and expand community response services.
These initiatives, reported by Merton Council in October 2026, include the introduction of two new Access Hubs offering same-day primary care appointments. An expanded Urgent Community Response Service is also part of the measures to strengthen urgent and emergency care services.
Key facts
- Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience for the upcoming season. Source
- The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved plans in October 2020. Source
- Plans include new urgent care hubs and expanded community response services. Source
- Two new Access Hubs offer same-day primary care appointments. Source
- Initiatives aim to reduce A&E attendances and improve patient flow. Source
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