This category captures all the work that is being done to improve access to services
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…
November/December 2023 The mental health charity Mind is running free, online workshops to help improve residents’ mental health and prevent deaths by suicide this winter. The workshops will look into exploring perceptions and feelings towards Christmas, learning about suicide prevention,…
November/December 2023 Exciting opportunities are now available with the National Tennis Association, who are offering free training sessions for adults and young people interested in coaching and supporting tennis programs. The Tennis Leaders Course provides key skills to support coaches…
November/December 2023 “I don’t want any family to go through what we did. Bleed kits are now being used all over the country and they have saved many lives.” – Suzanne Hedges, Founder of the Ricky Hayden Memorial. Newham is…
November/December 2023 The Well Newham Website is a fantastic resource for everyone living and working in Newham to find information and support for their health and wellbeing. The website links through to the Well Newham Directory which contains hundreds of local…
November/December 2023 The National Adult Safeguarding Adults Week 2023 is taking place this week, from Monday 20 to Friday 25 November 2023. The week offers an opportunity for organisations and residents to come together and raise important issues about keeping…
November/December 2023 Newham residents who have a physical or mental disability and are struggling to find sustainable employment can now benefit from a new free and confidential service led by Our Newham Work. Those who qualify will benefit from a…
