Merton COVID-19 Community Response Hub
The Merton COVID-19 Community Response Hub is a partnership between Age UK, Merton Voluntary Service Council and Wimbledon Guild. It was set up in March 2020 to help isolated households and those at risk from COVID-19. https://www.mvsc.co.uk/news/merton-covid-19-community-response-hub
Merton Mutual Aid
A grassroots community network supporting vulnerable Merton residents during the COVID-19 crisis. https://mertonmutualaid.co.uk
Dons Local Action Group
A local network of volunteers formed in response to the COVID-19 crisis and now permanent across Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston. Their aim is to help those in our local community in need of support and to fight poverty and isolation. They provide food parcels, household goods, furniture and appliances but also laptops through their Keep Kids Connected campaign for children who need access to online learning. Over 100 local organisations have been partnering with them so far, including Wimbledon food bank, Merton Mutual Aid, local GPs and many more. This initiative was created by a few AFC Wimbledon fans but hundreds of fans and non-fans alike have joined since.
DLAG Contact Details
https://donslocalaction.org
For volunteering dlagvolunteer@afcwimbledonfoundation.org.uk
To donate a laptop or tablet (less than 8 years old) donslocalaction.org/keep-kids-connected
For anything else, they would love to help, please get in touch on
Tel. 0203 301 4511 or DLA@afcwimbledonfoundation.org.uk
Wimbledon Guild
Wimbledon Guild is a local charity helping to improve the wellbeing of people who live, work or study in Merton. Their team of friendly staff and volunteers are on-hand to listen, understand your needs and to provide support. In addition to their involvement with the Merton COVID-19 Community Response Hub they have a wide range of activities and services available for people in need of support. https://www.wimbledonguild.co.uk/how-we-help
Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launched “Merton Moves”on 30.11.20, a new campaign with partners to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle.
Merton’s Community Fridge
Surplus fresh food is donated and redistributed to the community. Merton’s Community Fridge
Commonside Trust
Support and assistance to vulnerable individuals and families in Pollards Hill. Commonside Trust
Wimbledon Foodbank
Part of a nationwide network of food banks, supported by The Trussell Trust. Wimbledon Foodbank
Merton Uplift (NHS)
Free service for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. Offers psychological therapies, wellbeing and specialist employment services. Merton Uplift (NHS)
More Support Resources
The following list of support resources available to Merton residents has been sourced from the Merton Council website newsroom. Visit their site for more information for individuals, organisations, employers and voluntary groups on key topics such as funding help, volunteering, business support, employment questions and much more.
- Merton COVID-19 Community Response Hub
Help for isolated households and those at risk from COVID-19 - Merton Community Response factsheets
Information about where to go for support - Age UK Merton
Support for older people - Wimbledon Guild
Talking therapies, grief support and well being support - Commonside Trust
Support and assistance to vulnerable individuals and families in Pollards Hill - Wimbledon Foodbank
Part of a nationwide network of food banks, supported by The Trussell Trust - Merton Mutual Aid
A grassroots community organising network established to support vulnerable Merton residents during the COVID-19 crisis - Merton’s Community Fridge
Surplus fresh food is donated and redistributed to the community - CREW Energy Cafes
Free expert and independent telephone energy advice for vulnerable residents in South West London until end March 2021, free small energy saving measures for residents over 65, or on a low income or with long term health condition or disability, and emergency fuel vouchers. - Ahmadiyhttp://CREW Energy Cafes & Supportya Muslim Youth Organisation
Network of volunteers providing support to the vulnerable and those self-isolating. Linked to Bhaitul Futuh Mosque in Morden - South West London Law Centres
Help for local people with legal advice and casework including problems they are facing as a result of coronavirus - Merton Mencap
Provides support and service for children, young people and adults with a learning disability - Merton Centre for Independent Living
Support for disabled people in Merton - MertonVision
Support for residents with impaired vision. - Carers Support Merton
Providing support to unpaid carers, both adults and young people - Merton Dementia Hub
Providing support for people with dementia as well as their families and carers - AECHO
Providing support for anyone from Afro/Caribbean and other ethnicities feeling worried, afraid or lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic - Association for Polish Family
Providing advice, information and guidance including on Covid19 related issues. The service is available in Polish/English from 9am – 2pm Monday-Friday - Merton Community Transport
Offering food collection and transport for groups, organisations or individuals - Merton Growbaby
Providing good quality, new and second-hand, baby clothes and equipment - Disability Grants News – Self Isolation Resources
Regular newsletters and resources to support disabled people at home. The newsletter contains details about grants, support and resources available - Bereavement support
- Merton Uplift (NHS)
Free service for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety or depression. Offers psychological therapies, wellbeing and specialist employment services
