This coffee morning offers an opportunity for men who have experienced a bereavement to talk about their experience of support in a safe and supportive environment and for both them and professional practitioners to discuss whether an on-going group support…
In April 2024 more than 100 of us came together to launch 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027. As we said then, this shared strategy can only be achieved through all of us working together. And it is shaped…
We are delighted to announce the 50 steps strategy launch. Newham Council staff, partners, and residents recently celebrated the launch of the 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham (2024-2027) strategy at an event held at the University of East London’s Docklands…
Josie has worked in Newham for 30 years, spending her time supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). When she moved to Kay Rowe Children’s Centre, she found there was no SEND Stay and Play there – so…
Soofia is motivated by a desire to ensure that multilingualism is an asset in our communities; she welcomes families arriving from overseas, and supports them around their health and wellbeing. She has seen the discrimination and difficulties faced by people…
Andy has been heavily involved in work around youth safety in the community. He has devoted his energy to numerous campaigns to improve safety and outcomes for young people – such as the CitySafe Safe Havens programme, advocating and campaigning…
Laura has lived in Newham since 1983, and has always been involved in the communities around her. She has a long background of working in the NHS and is driven to address inequalities and help people access what they are…
Bo and Zoe met in 2004 when a neighbour introduced them, and established Salmagundi Films. Withbackgrounds in art direction and TV they were both driven by the desire to empower their communities to exploit the language of film and media…
Lorraine has lived in Newham for 36 years and has shown her dedication to her community and her commitment to supporting others in countless ways over the years. She has had personal struggles, such as homelessness and unemployment, but she…
