Healthwatch Croydon

14/10/2026

Black History Month (BHM) is under way, and there's still plenty to look forward to, including a women's health and wellbeing event supporting Black & Ethnic Minority Women aged 40–55 on Sunday 18 October, 1pm–3pm at the Wellness Centre. Visit Croydon BHM events to find out more: https://tinyurl.com/59n8w5tw

12/10/2026

Have been discharged from CAMHS to another service?

We would like to hear from people living in Croydon aged 16-24 years old to hear what it was like. What worked? What would you do differently?

Your voice matters. Share your views with us on what worked and what would you do differently. Your feedback is anonymous and will help us to improve the journey for other young people in Croydon.

You will get a £10 shopping voucher for your time.

For more information please contact Anna D'Agostino on 07485 393581 or email: anna.d’[email protected]

09/10/2026

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option. The NHS 111 service is local and is available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. The previous NHS South West London Mental Health Crisis Line number (0800 028 8000) is no longer in use.

07/10/2026

Blind and partially sighted Croydon residents can take part in a 10-15 min RNIB survey to share their experiences of accessing healthcare information, including appointment letters, test results, medication information, communications from healthcare services and digital services such as the NHS App.

Take part in the survey by Tuesday 20 October 2026: https://surveymonkey.com/r/DDXKMXF

05/10/2026

People with lived experience and members of the public with an interest in healthcare are invited to become members of the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD) Patient and Public Involvement group (PPI).

Each year you can get involved over 20 days per study and contribute online at a time that suits you. You will be paid £28 per hour for your time spent on NCEPOD activities.

Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/28xdsdd7

01/10/2026

Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt previously.

13.5% of adults in Croydon were recorded as smoking in 2022, with smoking remaining the main cause of preventable illness and premature death in our borough.

Stopping starts today.

Visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/3h9sz4dn

30/09/2026

Do you want to have your say to protect children from the risk of ni****ne addiction? Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC proposals include plain packaging, restrictions on youth appealing flavour descriptions and keeping v**es out of sight. Survey closes this week on 2 October: https://tinyurl.com/5n93m4pn

We’re acting to protect children from the risk of ni****ne addiction.

Proposals include:
⚪️ plain packaging
🚫 restrictions on youth appealing flavour descriptions
🎨 limits on v**e colours
👀 keeping v**es out of sight

Last chance to have your say: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/tobacco-and-v**es-packaging-appearance-and-display

28/09/2026

October is . Below are some top tips from the NHS to help you quit smoking.

Find out more about Stoptober and how to get support in Croydon to help you quit smoking on our website: https://tinyurl.com/3h9sz4dn

25/09/2026

Dementia will affect one in two of us – either by developing it or caring for someone we love.

This World Alzheimer’s Month, Dementia UK is reminding everyone affected by dementia about how they can get support.

Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/4xEOfSi

24/09/2026

Do you know the symptoms of whooping cough? The
UK Health Security Agency has shared a helpful video to help you hear and learn the signs, symptoms, and the treatment of whooping cough on their blog.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/425bh9va