High praise for Croydon teachers’ dedication to get kids healthy to learn
Croydon teachers receive special award for teaching pupils and the community about the benefits of eating healthy food to avoid obesity and prevent ill-health.
March 2019
Free health hubs in Croydon are changing residents’ lives
Free Live Well Croydon service has supported 2,000 residents to be happier and healthier.
February 2019
Get ready for Fizz Free February
Croydon residents are being encouraged to look after their health by taking up the challenge to ditch sugary fizzy drinks throughout February.
The Fizz Free February campaign aims to get people to reduce their daily sugar intake by […]
January 2019
Boost your health and happiness in the New Year
Help is on hand for residents to positively kick start the New Year by making plans for a healthier and happier life.
The JustBe Croydon website at www.JustBeCroydon.org has tips and advice to support you to achieve […]
November 2018
Croydon ranked in London’s top 10 for creating a better food future for residents
Council initiatives helping residents to access good, healthy food and to benefit from plans to boost the local economy again scoop top marks
Sugar-free challenge for Croydon residents
Go sugar-free for 30-days this autumn to reduce your risk of health problems like tooth decay, gaining weight and Type 2 diabetes.
January 2018
Jamie Oliver supports Croydon’s mission to be SUGAR SMART
Croydon has joined forces with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and the charity Sustain to help residents become more aware of the adverse health risks of consuming too much sugar.
The SUGAR SMART Croydon campaign www.croydon.gov.uk/sugarsmart launches on Sunday […]
April 2017
Food Flagship reaps bumper crop of health benefits
The Mayor of London’s food adviser, Rosie Boycott, has hailed Croydon’s Food Flagship programme a success for helping the borough’s schools, residents and businesses tackle the obesity epidemic and eat more nutritious meals.
Sprucing up vegetable plots, […]
February 2017
Get food-smart with advice from the Change4Life roadshow
A national campaign that aims to help parents take control of their children’s diets by ditching sugary snacks and foods high in salt and fat is bringing its advice roadshow to Croydon on Thursday 23 February.
Public Health […]
January 2017
Teenagers invited to be City Hall health champions for a day
Young people in Croydon aged 14 to 17 can join the fight against childhood obesity by taking part in the Healthy London Hackathon at City Hall on Saturday 28 January, from 10am to 4pm.
The fast, […]