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New report reveals the ‘magnificence and inequalities of Croydon

WebA report from Croydon’s director of public health celebrates how Croydon united to support each other throughout Covid-19, while highlighting how the pandemic …

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New Croydon plan will transform the health and care of local people

WebThe Croydon Health and Care Plan outlines a fresh vision for how health and social care will be delivered across the borough, particularly for those with the …

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Live Well Croydon for a healthier, longer life – Newsroom

WebLive Well Croydon shares its approach with the national Public Health England ‘One You’ campaign – which aims to improve the lifestyles of 40- to 50-year …

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Children and young people in Croydon tell us about their health …

WebThe survey found 27% of Croydon’s primary school-aged children meet the recommendation for at least one hour of physical activity every day. This falls to 18% in …

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Croydon launches new campaign to tackle young people’s

WebA new campaign aims to tackle young people’s mental health concerns and unite Croydon in supporting them to build their resilience, feel happier, and thrive to reach their full …

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Smokers can break out of their lockdown habit with local and …

WebResidents who smoke can improve their health and wellbeing and increase their life expectancy by taking part in Stoptober, the national quit campaign throughout …

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Talk, connect and have fun at Croydon’s Men’s Shed

WebThe Shed is an opportunity for men aged over 18 to join weekly activities and eat together every Friday from 11.00am to 3.00pm. A video about the project can be …

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Have your say to improve health and wellbeing in Croydon

WebResidents and people working in Croydon can help shape the key priorities to tackle health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of people in the borough. People can …

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New weight management programme for Black African and Black …

WebLocal people worked in partnership with the council, Croydon BME Forum and Oviva health experts to design the new programme after evidence showed fewer …

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Residents to benefit from free stop smoking programme

WebResidents in Croydon can get help from the council’s free health and wellbeing programme to quit smoking and reduce their risks of severe symptoms if they …

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A message from Rachel Flowers, Croydon’s director of

WebA message from Rachel Flowers, Croydon’s director of public health. As we head into the Bank Holiday and the first weekend since lifting of the Stay at Home order …

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UK benefits from Croydon health plans – Newsroom

WebLast year, the Government announced its plan to significantly reduce childhood obesity over the next 10 years. The plan sets out their actions going forward to reduce obesity by …

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Talk to us about childhood obesity – Newsroom

WebObese children are at increased risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, bone and joint problems, and breathing difficulties. Being overweight or …

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Get a free blood pressure check in Croydon and know your numbers

WebKnow Your Numbers! Week is the perfect opportunity to have your blood pressure taken for free and put you in control of your health.”. Blood pressure stations in …

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New director of public health announced – Newsroom

WebWith a career encompassing posts in the NHS, local government, the private sector and charity, Croydon’s new director of public health brings a wealth of experience …

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Care partnership for older people launches in Croydon

WebHealth, social care and voluntary sector partners are launching a more personalised and joined-up approach to health and care services for the over-65s in Croydon. The …

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Boroughwide backing to lower borough’s obesity rates

WebA joint two-year commitment to strengthen efforts to reduce obesity rates in the borough was made this week by Croydon Council, health and community bodies, …

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Stoptober – the 28-day quit-smoking campaign – is back

WebSmokers in Croydon are being encouraged to sign up to Stoptober from Sunday 1 October and join the thousands across the country who are getting support to quit smoking for …

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Croydon welcomes John Lewis to town centre as part of £1

WebCroydon Council has welcomed a commitment by the John Lewis Partnership to be an anchor in the £1.4bn redevelopment of The Whitgift Shopping Centre. The retail giant …

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Thousands blighted by chronic smoking-related diseases

WebNHS Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group and Croydon Council are highlighting the latest GP figures that reveal the number of people diagnosed with COPD in Croydon reached …

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