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Director of public health report

From question marks to understanding: uncovering the health and wellbeing needs of our LGBTQ+ community

Every year, the director of public health produces an independent report to raise awareness of local health issues and health inequalities, and support evidence-based decision making.

This year's director of public health report focuses on the health experiences and inequalities within Croydon's Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer, Questioning, Plus (LGBTQ+) community.

This marks Rachel's seventh annual report as director of public health, and it is presented in two parts:

• a video capturing diverse voices and experiences of our LGBTQ+ community and allies
• a supporting, written report providing additional information on the themes discussed in the video

Both parts highlight challenges our LGBTQ+ community faces, while celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and what is being done in the borough to support them. The report also outlines a set of recommendations aimed at fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and supportive society for all, with the ultimate goal of achieving a Croydon where everybody can thrive.

Download the full Director of Public Health report 2023 (PDF, 3.3MB).

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