This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
The LBN Public Health team has partnered with BetterPoints to launch the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, a free app-based programme and website aimed at encouraging everyone living in Newham to walk, wheel, cycle or run more – and gain rewards while…
Social Prescribing Day (14 March) takes place annually to celebrate the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. It is also an opportunity to celebrate all our partners and everyone who work in this space. To mark Social…
What does the journey from pregnancy to age 5 look like in Newham? Do you know about the help available from Health Visiting, Children’s Centres and voluntary sector partners? The public health team recently launched a 0-5 pathway which joins…
With temperatures starting to increase (we hope!), we would like to remind everyone living and working in Newham about the fantastic FREE fitness sessions provided by Our Parks to help everyone get active! Our Parks is a great initiative that…
We are delighted to announce we have been accepted into the PlayZone programme, granting us the opportunity to apply for up to 75% of the funding needed to build or refurbish multi-use games areas in six locations across the borough. …
The public health team is delighted to share some fantastic news that highlights the incredible progress we and our partners have made in reducing smoking rates in Newham! Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in September…
AskSARA is the Council’s online advice and assessment tool to help residents find solutions to make their daily living activities easier. The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions that support older people , and disabled…
AskSARA is an online advice and assessment tool available to help older residents and disabled residents of all ages live independently and maintain their lifestyle. Please help spread the word! The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology…
British Heart Foundation is providing eligible and most in-need communities with free defibrillators. Applications for this life-saving resource are open until 15 March 2024. We want to encourage as many organisations as possible in Newham to apply for this, including…
