As part of one of the largest boroughs in London, Thornton Heath enjoys a number of projects already in operation to serve the diverse health and care needs of the local communities. Croydon Council in conjunction with Surrey County Council along with various other government and voluntary agencies has demonstrated a strong commitment to the local community with several services geared towards providing excellent advice and assistance to specialist groups such as children and families; young people; older people and people with disabilities to which Thornton Heath benefits from greatly.

In addition, there is the benefit of the Mayday Hospital which provides hospital based health services to around 330,000 people who live in and around the London Borough of Croydon with a 24 hour Accident and Emergency Service;

Mayday Hospital