A new independent health group has launched that will help residents get the best out of health and social care services in Croydon.

Croydon Healthwatch was officially launched on November 28 at the Community Space at Bernard Weatherill House.

About 75 people attended the event, where Chairman Mark Justice introduced the newly recruited board members.

Croydon Healthwatch are based in the Carers Support Centre in George Street and will listen to patient, service users, carers and staff to gather their views and experiences of services in the borough and how they can be improved.

Anyone can become a member of Croydon Healthwatch. To get involved visit healthwatchcroydon.co.uk or email info@healthwatchcroydon.co.uk.