This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
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, over 1000 smokers in Newham were supported to quit. This…
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 with the local community in Newham has begun, aiming to…
The Council’s Public Health Team is working with Newham Hospital to run the Well Newham Challenge programme in the hospital. The programme funds and supports hospital staff to pilot new interventions that aim to improve the health of Newham residents…
We want parents/carers to help shape our mental health strategy. We have launched a consultation to ensure residents’ lived experience and valuable insights are considered. The first phase is a short survey that will take just five minutes. You can…
Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and well being. Ahead of National HIV Testing Week (10-16 February), we want you to know our local sexual health services offer free sexual health prevention and care (including HIV testing)…
The National Tennis Association are delivering free, social tennis sessions for all ages, abilities and backgrounds every weekend in Newham. The session is delivered by qualified parks tennis activators who will help to facilitate play, run easy to follow activities…
Join this 3.5 hour online SPEAK training, which provides in-depth knowledge around suicide prevention and how to have a conversation with someone considering suicide with the aim of keeping them safe for now. Date: Thurs 20 March 9.30am – 1pm This…
The North East London (NEL) Health Equity Academy organised an event early last month at Tower Hamlets Town Hall showcasing some of the effective health equity work happening across NEL. There was a specific focus on partnership working and strengthening…
World AIDS Day is observed on the 1 December each year. The global movement is aimed at raising awareness about AIDS and HIV; celebrating progress in prevention, treatment and care, while also highlighting the need for further support. The theme…
