Primary care
Merton Council is establishing urgent care hubs to improve primary care access and reduce A&E attendances.
Merton Council is strengthening winter resilience by establishing new urgent care hubs and expanding community response services, aiming to reduce unnecessary A&E attendances. The Merton Health and Wellbeing Board approved plans in October 2026, which include two new Access Hubs offering same-day primary care appointments.
Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its annual report for 2025 in July 2026, focusing on strengthening neighbourhood health and partnership working. This report highlighted progress in mental health support and preventative measures. Waltham Forest's Integrated Meeting of Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards was scheduled to discuss updates on the Better Care Fund in July 2026.
Key facts
- Merton Council established new urgent care hubs and expanded community response services in October 2026. Source
- Two new Access Hubs offering same-day primary care appointments were introduced in Merton in October 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's Health and Wellbeing Board approved its 2025 annual report in July 2026. Source
- Brent Council debated the impact of illegal immigration on primary care in September 2025. Source
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