Measles, other childhood diseases and vaccinations
Measles is highly contagious and spreads very easily among unvaccinated children, especially in nurseries and schools. 1 in 20 children with measles will develop pneumonia. Measles can be fatal. If…
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week- 9–15 June 2025
From day one, a baby’s emotional world is nurtured by caring adults. This week, we shine a light on the 2025 theme: Who is holding the baby? It’s okay to…
NHS vaccine campaign (Bright Start in Life)
With childhood infections such as measles and whooping cough rising, it is imperative that we all prioritise immunisation to protect our youngest community members. The impact of childhood infections cannot…
Nutrition support to Newham families
The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Webinars Two 45 minute webinars, providing families with information, tips and recipe…
Ashok’s Vision International wins national photography competition
Newham youth mental health charity, Ashok’s Vision International, has won the Mental Health Foundation’s national photography competition to find the best community images across the UK, and with it –…
Meet a Changemaker: Marcus Serene Beginnings, Founder CEO, A Mother’s Space
Marcus has been a Newham resident for 15 years and founded A Mother’s Space to support vulnerable mothers. With a background as a building surveyor and six years of fostering experience,…
Newham smokers encouraged to quit for World No Tobacco Day
To mark World No Tobacco Day on 31 May the Council is redoubling its campaign to encourage smokers to quit with support from “Quit Well Newham”. In the last year,…
Caring about Equality – Carers Week 2025
Carers Week is a national campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities. Please use this…
Have Your Say: Out-of-Hours Mental Health Crisis Offer in Newham
Residents, service users and carers from across Newham are being invited to give their views on mental health crisis support available outside of standard working hours. A period of engagement…