Key Facts
- Men in Croydon typically live longer than the national average
- Croydon has more diabetics than the the UK average
- Croydon has a higher proportion of lone parent with dependant children households than London and England
- Croydon has a lower than average number of elderly people
- Croydon’s population tends to have a healthier diet and a lower
proportion of obese adults than the national average
Improving Health and Wellbeing
Annual report of the director of public health
The annual report of the director of public health is an independent assessment of the health and well-being of the local population. The 2010 report considers the changes proposed to public health in the Government white paper 'Healthy Lives, Healthy People', with a shift to prevention and empowered communities. It also contains a special feature on NHS spending in Croydon.
Children & Young People in Croydon
The annual report of the Croydon's Primary Care Trust Director of Public Health
2007
Community Health Profile
The NHS' Croydon Health Profile 2007 shows income inequalities (national and local perspectives), health inequalities (local perspective), health inequalities (changes over time) and health inequalities (ethnicity). It also includes a health summary for the borough.
Female and Male Life Expectancy
The Department of Communities and Local Government's Neighbourhood Renewal Unit provides data on female and male life expectancy covering the period from 1997 until 2004, providing comparisons between Croydon, London and England.
Health Research Documents
Research Documents provided by the Greater London Assembly
Healthy weight healthy lives strategy
Taking a whole system approach, the healthy weight healthy lives strategic framework 2009-14 sets out key actions to reverse the rising trend in overweight and obesity levels in Croydon.
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 requires NHS primary care trusts and local authorities to produce a joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA).
Mental Health Promotion Strategy
The NHS Mental Health Promotion Strategy and Action Plan 2006-09. The strategy focuses on three primary themes: tackling stigma and discrimination, developing capacity and capability to deliver mental health promotion, and identifying and meeting the needs of special needs groups.
NHS Performance Ratings
The Healthcare Commission's annual health check ratings for Croydon PCT. A summary report for Croydon PCT is also available.
Primary Care Trust Homepage
The Croydon Primary Care Trust (PCT) website contains a vast amount of information on the primary and community health care in Croydon. It includes governance and audit reports, information on the local NHS and links to further information.
Primary Care Trust Summary
NHS overview information on the Croydon PCT, with Healthcare Commission ratings, PCT contact details and Patient Advice and Liaison Services. Includes a full list of hospitals, doctors, dentists, pharmacies, opticians and sites run by the trust.
Tobacco control strategy
Croydon's tobacco control strategy 2009 - 2012 sets out a comprehensive strategy for reducing tobacco consumption in Croydon and protecting people from the dangers of second hand tobacco smoke.
Tobacco control strategy (1545k)
