Dementia friendly borough

Croydon’s new Dementia Strategic Plan is a firm commitment to deliver better care and support to people living with the condition, and their carers, to lead full, active lives.

The plan has been developed by Croydon’s Dementia Action Alliance; the alliance includes:

• Croydon Council
• Age UK Croydon, 
• local health and social care services
• emergency services
• the voluntary sector

It clearly outlines how the borough will fulfil the pledges made to achieve its Dementia Friendly status, which was regained in May 2023. The accolade was awarded to Croydon by the Alzheimer's Society, the UK’s leading dementia charity.

They work in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and people affected by dementia to make the borough more inclusive for more than 3,500 people estimated to be living with the condition.

We are encouraging people and organisations in Croydon to become a Dementia Friend and learn more about dementia and the small ways you can help people living with the condition, their family and friends.

Further information

Mental health and wellbeing

Guidance, advice and support to help you to look after your mental wellbeing.

Free NHS health check

If you are aged between 40 and 74, you could be eligible for a free health check. The check-up can detect the early signs of a range of conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and dementia. Getting treatment early can help to better manage these and other conditions.