This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
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…
We are proud to be marking four years of our Family Hubs! With thousands of sessions delivered, around 3,500 Newham residents registered, and a growing network of professionals, partners and volunteers working together to ensure every child in Newham has…
Newham Council has partnered with BetterPoints to deliver the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, an app-based programme and dedicated website, aimed at encouraging users to walk, wheel, cycle or run, in order to improve their health and wellbeing. Once users start moving,…
Enjoy free sports equipment across Newham’s parks this summer. Fancy a game of football, basketball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? Thanks to a partnership with London Sport and Equip, we have fifteen free equipment lockers located…
Come along to our Well Newham Health Day on Saturday 12th July from 11am – 4pm. Discover a variety of free services available to support and enhance your wellbeing including Nutrition Kitchen, Quit Well Newham, Well Newham outreach and more.…
At the end of May, a Summer Health Mela was held in East Ham with our Bangladeshi community. Ninety-five adults and around 30 children attended the event, creating a positive and supportive energy. Residents were able to visit different stalls…
Since January 2025, Newham has had the third highest number of cases of measles among all local authorities in England. This includes a recent measles outbreak affecting two of our schools. Earlier this year, a travel related case of hepatitis…
From day one, a baby’s emotional world is nurtured by caring adults. This week, we shine a light on the 2025 theme: Who is holding the baby? It’s okay to need a little help especially when life feels overwhelming. In…
With childhood infections such as measles and whooping cough rising, it is imperative that we all prioritise immunisation to protect our youngest community members. The impact of childhood infections cannot be overstated. England’s current levels of population immunity fall short…
