Public Health

The Mayor does not have direct control over health in London, so it is an area where influence is important. It is vital that all Londoners have access to good health care. London has several Centres of Excellence in healthcare and these must continue to be developed. Planning and environmental policies can help encourage local health facilities and this is where the Mayor can use his influence to the benefit of Londoners.

There are several areas of immense poverty in London and they suffer in terms of equality of healthcare, 44% of children live in households where income is half the national average.

London has the highest rate of TB in the country, and there are an estimated 60,000 drug dependent adults in London.

Drug use results in crime, often violent crime, and so it is very important that the Mayor works with local authorities and the Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) to improve facilities for Londoners.