September/October 2024 Getting children vaccinated is the most important thing we can do to protect them against serious disease, especially at a time when measles cases are rising in London Parents and carers can refer to their child’s health record…
September/October 2023 Good Thinking is an online service that helps Londoners look after their mental health and wellbeing in a way that works for them. You can find all sorts of support, advice and resources online to help with your…
September/October 2023 Are you a frontline worker or do you work closely with residents? The Social Welfare Alliance offers FREE training for anyone who has regular conversations with residents who have a range of social welfare issues. The online sessions…
September/October 2023 We are holding a number of training sessions for Cost of Living Champions over the next few months as we head into winter. The next session on Friday 29 September, 10:00-11:30 is on Coping with the Rising Cost…
September/October 2023 For this year’s Know Your Numbers week (4-10 September), we raised awareness of the importance of getting your blood pressure checked, particularly for those with diabetes. This is part of our work to achieve steps 17 and 18…
September/October 2024 With winter around the corner, it’s important to be protected against winter illnesses by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. People who are at high risk from these illnesses are able to get free vaccines between September and…
September/October 2024 National Breastfeeding Week is this week (18-24 September) and focuses on the theme: ‘Everyone has a part to play in helping mums to breastfeed’. If you work with new parents or carers, please help spread the word about…
September/October 2023 To tackle loneliness and social isolation in Newham, our colleagues in the Community Neighbourhood Link Worker team have launched three fantastic pilot projects this month: Chatty Benches, Chatty Cafés and Men in Sheds (pictured). Part of the ‘Be…
September/October 2023 During the week leading up to this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (Sunday 10 September), we worked with partners to host a number of workshops and coffee mornings to provide vital support and resources to many residents struggling…
