Morden Eye Centre
Optician Home Visits. This service is for people that have a physical ailment or disability that prevents them from visiting a local optician. The service also provides low vision tests in the home. Weekly visits are scheduled every Wednesday, subject to availability with emergency appointments available 48 hours in advance
Phone
020 8648 3503
Website
www.mordeneyecentre.co.ukOccupational Therapy
Specialist equipment and adaptations to help people with a physical disability stay independent in their own homes and in everyday life.
Phone
020 8545 4428
Email
ssotduty@merton.gov.ukWeight Management
Adults
For free tips and support in achieving weight management goals and eating well Telephone triage.
Children
Alive ‘N’ Kicking provide free weight management service for children 4 – 19 years. Sessions are delivered across the Borough at Various times.
Phone Adults
020 8973 3545
Phone Children
020 8646 7795
Website Adults
www.oneyoumerton.orgDementia Hub
The Merton Dementia Hub will offer a range of services for both carers and people with dementia, family and friends.
Phone
020 8685 1771
Website
www.merton.gov.uk
Email
info@mvsc.co.ukMerton Vision
The University of the Third Age (U3A) host a number of courses, groups and activities for older people in Merton including language and reading groups and games and sporting activities.
Phone
020 8540 5446
Website
www.mertonvision.org.uk
Email
info@mertonvision.org.ukRaynes Park Bereavement Service
The service provides free and confidential one to one support to people who have had a bereavement, recently or in the past. This service is provided by volunteers who have been vetted, trained and are supported by professional counsellors. It is being provided primarily for people living in the Raynes Park area, but it is open to requests from elsewhere.
Phone
07914 263420
Email
raynesparkbereavement@gmail.comCarers Centre: Sutton
Sutton Carers Centre offers information and advice, support, training and workshops and also has a specialist mental health team.
Phone
020 8296 5611
Website
www.suttoncarerscentre.org
Email
enquiries@suttoncarerscentre.orgCarers Support Merton
Carers Support Merton is an independent charity formed in 1991 by a group of local carers. They exist to support unpaid carers from the age of 5 in Merton to stay well and live a fulfilling life.
Phone
020 8646 7515
Website
www.csmerton.org.uk
Email
info@csmerton.orgWimbledon Guild
Wimbledon Guild aim to improve the lives of people who live, work or study in Merton to help them live their life to the full. Their team of caring and friendly staff and volunteers are there to listen, understand the needs and concerns, and support patients with mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Phone
020 8946 0735
Website
www.wimbledonguild.co.uk
Email
Sutton-Merton@ank.uk.comLearning Disability Team
Services for adults with learning disabilities. If they are aged between 18 and retirement age (65 for men and 60 for women) with a learning disability and live in the London Borough of Merton or are placed or supported by Merton Council, they can get help and support from a team of specialist Health and Social Workers.
Phone
020 8545 4430Dial-a-Ride
To use Dial a Ride the patient must be a member and will need to pre-book trips. There are no fares charged for this service. An adult must always accompany a child aged under 11, although other passengers may need to be escorted if necessary.
To qualify patients must have a long term disability and are unable to use public transport
Phone
0343 222 7777
Website
www.tfl.gov.ukCompass Bereavement Service
Compass offers a one-to-one service that can help with advice, information and support pre and post bereavement. Compass provides face to face support, talking therapy, information and resources, as well as telephone and online support. This service is free of charge for Merton residents and those registered with a Merton GP.
Phone
020 8946 0735One You Merton
Carers may experience higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression than non-carers, One You Merton are here to help.
Website
www.oneyoumerton.org/self-care-for-carersCarers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. Network partners support carers throughout the UK.
Phone
0300 772 9600
Website
www.carers.org
Email
info@carers.orgMSK Musculoskeletal Conditions
Telephone Triage for Physiotherapy. Self referral is made by telephoning the service
Phone
020 3795 3430Domiciliary Dental Practice
Merton and Sutton patients can access home based dental and hygienist services for those who are housebound. The service is available for those who are elderly and housebound or have long term conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Phone
020 8640 9673
Website
www.mydentist.co.uk
Email
info-ddp@idhgroup.co.ukMerton IASS
Merton SEND IAS provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion.
Phone
0208 543 8854
Email
chirs.wilson@merton.gov.ukMerton Childrens Services
Children’s centres offer services for parents and carers from pregnancy through to the end of their child’s reception year at school.
Phone
03300 539264
Website
www.merton.gov.uk
Email
fsd@merton.gov.ukCarers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Carers
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 30 October 2024