NHS Sutton and Merton (Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust) serves a population of around 390,000 people living in the boroughs of Sutton and Merton. It comprises 56 GP practices, 11 clinics and health centres, 77 community pharmacies, 35 opticians and 72 dental practices. The Trust employs and works with a wide range of healthcare professionals – including community nurses, therapists, dentists, pharmacists, doctors and opticians. In addition, the Trust supports a range of residential care services for people with learning disabilities.