Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy (HWS) 2025-2030
Merton Council is reviewing its Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030, addressing rising adolescent mental health needs and neurodiversity diagnoses.
Merton Council's Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on the Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 in October 2026. The board addressed a significant increase in adolescent mental health needs and neurodiversity diagnoses, with the Executive Director for Children, Lifelong Learning and Families noting a rise in demand for support services.
The Health and Wellbeing Board endorsed the Year 2 action plan for the strategy in June 2026, which focuses on joined-up services. This plan was also noted during the board's discussions on integrated care and winter planning in October 2026.
The Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 is Merton Council's strategic plan outlining priorities for improving resident health and wellbeing. It was approved in March 2025 and aims to reduce health inequalities through partnership action.
Key facts
- Merton Council's Health and Wellbeing Board met on October 1, 2026, to address increased adolescent mental health needs. Source
- Bev Hendricks, Executive Director for Children, Lifelong Learning and Families, noted a rise in adolescent social, emotional and mental health support needs. Source
- The Health and Wellbeing Board reviewed progress on the Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030 in October 2026. Source
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