An unprecedented level of joint working is transforming lives of older people. An alliance involving Croydon’s council, NHS and charities is to develop its work after demonstrating early benefits. The One Croydon Alliance was given the green light in March to develop its work for the next nine years, after demonstrating early benefits, including a 20% reduction in length of hospital stays, up to 14% fewer hospital referrals by GPs and cash savings of at least £12m a year.