Health Spot Newham
What is Health Spot Newham? Health Spot Newham is a free GP service for all young people aged 11 – 19 years, and up to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It offers appointments with a doctor…
Access to Services
This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
Staying well during winter: RSV vaccine
As we head towards winter, respiratory illnesses begin to rise. One of the most serious among them is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). While RSV often causes mild cold-like symptoms, it can be dangerous for babies, older adults, and people with…
Staying well during winter: COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against serious illness and hospitalisation from COVID. People at higher risk of becoming very unwell from COVID, such as older people or people with certain health conditions, may be offered…
Staying well during winter: Flu vaccine
As the colder months approach, so does the annual increase in flu cases. Colder weather brings people indoors at work, at school, and on public transport. This makes it easier for viruses like flu to spread. Getting a flu vaccine…
Nutrition support to Newham families
The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Book onto a webinar run by expert Registered Nutritionists for information, tips and advice, plus a chance to ask questions: Weaning…
Understanding Disability Living Allowance (for Children)
Join us for an informative session designed in partnership with the Department of Works and Pension (DWP) to provide Newham Champions and Volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of DWP Benefit awareness sessions, an educational meetings designed to inform stakeholders about…
Health and Race: Six Essential Seminars
People’s health and wellbeing are shaped by many factors – including their background, culture, and life experiences. In a diverse borough like Newham, understanding how ethnicity influences health is essential to creating fairer and more inclusive services for everyone. To…
World Breastfeed week: We are supporting parents returning to work
Newham Council supports World Breastfeeding Week: Friday 1 to Thursday 7 August. This is a global campaign celebrating the benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and parents. This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents”, highlights the…
Well Newham Health Day
On Saturday, 12th July, the Public Health team joined forces with the World Council of Hindus UK (Newham branch) to deliver a Well Newham Health Event. Over 30 health and wellbeing services took part, reaching around 400 residents from across…