This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
Cook for Health workshops is starting this November at Forest Gate Library. The workshop is organised by TiffinWalli and funded by bay Awards for All. The 4-week Healthy Eating Workshop is designed to promote healthy eating habits, prevent Type 2…
Men’s Mental Health: A Silent StruggleWe all know someone who is struggling with their mental health. In Newham, where mental health issues have been on the rise, statistics reveal that nearly one in four people experience mental health struggles. Yet,…
Do you need help or advice with your daily living activities but unsure where to look? Why not try AskSara – an award winning online self-assessment tool that will provide you with tips for everyday tasks helping you stay safe…
Newham Council in partnership with Newham Health Collaborative is offering free cardiovascular disease (CVD) health checks in workplaces across the Newham until March 2025. These checks are quick, easy and done by trained professionals who will come to your workplace.…
The Newham council leisure and park team are committed to ensuring that children and young people have access to a high quality play offer. We understand that access to good facilities can help shape a child, impacting their physical activity…
Good Thinking is a free online service supporting the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in London, in a way that works for them. They provide a range of safe, proactive and early intervention tools to users, including faith-based resources.…
Quit Well Newham delivered two outreach events partnering with Change Grow Live (CGL) Newham Rise and Blakeberry Pharmacy to mark World No Tobacco Day on the 31st May 2024. This was an opportunity to call on the borough’s smokers to…
The NHS launched a new blood pressure testing campaign on 11 March, encouraging those aged 40 and over to get a free blood pressure check at their nearest participating pharmacy. High blood pressure is the largest treatable risk factor for…
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity from the NHS – North-East London Cancer Alliance aimed at enhancing testicular health education among secondary school students in Newham. With testicular cancer and testicular torsion posing significant health risks, it is…
