South West London CCG Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21

Croydon Croydon has over 387,000 residents and this is growing by around 6,000 people each year. Our population is also becoming more diverse. Over 50% of Croydon’s residents are from ethnic minority groups, a figure which rises to nearly 80% for young people under the age of 25. Croydon has the highest population of under 18s in London and the third highest of over 65s. There are significant health inequalities across Croydon – for example, compared to Sanderstead, healthy life expectancy in Fieldway, one of the most deprived areas in Croydon, is 13 years lower for men and 14 years lower for women. Croydon Council has shown that over 2,500 families live in poverty and we are working with them and other health agencies to try to mitigate the impact of this on emotional, mental and physical health. One of the fastest growing populations in London of Croydon residents are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic of people have two or more long term conditions Child population is the largest in London older people always or often experience loneliness of adults are overweight or obese It is estimated that 76% of people living with depression are undiagnosed Compared to Sanderstead, healthy life expectancy in Fieldway , one of the most deprived areas in Croydon, is 13 years lower for men 14 years lower for women 51.7 % 2/3 23 % 1 in 17 The key challenges we are working to address in Croydon are: • Focus on prevention and proactive care by supporting people to stay well, manage their own health and maintain their wellbeing by making sure they can get help early. • Unlock the power of communities by connecting people to their neighbours and communities, who can provide unique support to stay fit and healthy for longer. • Develop services in the heart of the community: giving people easy access to joined up services that are tailored to the needs of their local community. Read more about the health and wellbeing needs of people in Croydon and our plans to develop services for people in Croydon at www.swlondonccg.nhs.uk/your-area/ croydon/croydon-our-plans Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21 | 17