Public health in Croydon services & information

• 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. 

• Coronavirus information

  The health and safety of everyone in Croydon is our biggest priority. The council is acting on the advice from Public Health England and working closely with colleagues in the NHS to support the national effort to combat and contain the coronavirus. 

• Live Well Croydon

  Croydon’s new healthy lifestyle service, with free information, tips, advice and support on the JustBe Croydon website.

• Croydon’s Food Flagship Programme

  Growing food, learning to cook healthier food, and understanding the importance of a balanced, nutritious diet in preventing obesity are the principal aims of Croydon becoming a Food Flagship Borough

• Psychological therapies and wellbeing

  Free, confidential face-to-face and online therapy.

• Maintaining a healthy weight

  FREE adult and child weight management services in Croydon.

• Croydon Heart Town

  The Heart Towns initiative aims to mobilise communities across Britain to both help prevent and fight Britain’s biggest killer, circulatory and heart disease.

• Drugs, alcohol and smoking

  Information and health advice about  drugs, alcohol and smoking

• Sexual health, reproductive health and HIV

  Information and advice on sexual health issues including HIV/AIDS

• There is only one you

  About the new 'One You' campaign, launched by Public Health England. Encouraging everyone to try and make small changes to their lifestyle, to improve their health. 

• Dementia friendly borough

  Information on Dementia services available in Croydon.

• Hospice care for children

  Children's hospices provide respite and terminal care for children suffering from life-limiting conditions.

• Your local pharmacy

  Find out how we are helping pharmacies in Croydon to better meet the needs of their local communities.

• Specialist health services

• Free NHS health checks

  Did you know that you can have a free NHS health check if you live in Croydon and are registered with a doctor's surgery in Croydon?

• General Health Services

• Easy Read Health Information

• Healthy Schools Programme

  Croydon has a successful Healthy Schools Programme, which supports pupils to make healthy food choices and be more active.

• Eat Well Croydon

  Eat Well Croydon is a voluntary scheme for food outlets in Croydon encouraging them to develop healthier practices.

• Be prepared for the hot weather

   Information and guidance on preparing for heatwave weather conditions

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): health and wellbeing advice

  Find local and national support for mental health, and advice on how to look after yourself and others.