About public health in Croydon

The role of the public health team is to involve everyone in improving the health and wellbeing of all people in Croydon. Read more and view the Annual Public Health Report. 

Health is everyone's business - Director of Public Health Report 2025/26

Every year, the Director of Public Health produces an independent report to raise awareness of local health issues and health inequalities, and support evidence-based decision making.

This year’s report focuses on the principle of Health in All Policies. This evidence-based approach aims to improve the health of all Croydon residents by tackling inequalities through embedding health considerations into policy making. 

Download the full Director of Public Health report 2026 (PDF, 4.1MB).

Croydon Observatory

Croydon Observatory provides access to data and information around health and social care; joint strategic needs assessments and more.

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Annual report videos from Croydon’s director of public health

Director of public health advocates to improve health outcomes for Croydon's LGBTQ+ community

2021 - The magnificence of Croydon video