winter funding
Merton Council is strengthening its winter resilience by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding community response services.
Merton Council is currently strengthening its winter resilience by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding community response services, aiming to reduce A&E attendances and improve patient flow. These initiatives, which include two new Access Hubs for same-day primary care appointments, are being implemented to address increased demands during the winter season.
The plans for these services were approved by the Merton Health and Wellbeing Board in October 2020. The council's focus is on enhancing urgent and emergency care services to manage the challenges of the upcoming winter season.
Key facts
- Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience with new urgent care hubs. Source
- The initiatives aim to reduce A&E attendances and improve patient flow. Source
- Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved plans in October 2020. Source
- Initiatives include two new Access Hubs for same-day primary care. Source
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