This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing for adults.
Age Without Limits is a national campaign highlighting the prejudice that’s often faced by older people. Newham Council is committed to tackling ageism as part of our Ageing Well strategy. As part of the strategy, we have secured Age-friendly Employer…
The Social Welfare Alliance offers free training for anyone who has regular conversations with residents who have a range of social welfare issues. The online sessions are delivered by expert tutors and cover topics, such as: mental health, immigration, employment,…
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…
There is a fantastic opportunity for all adults (18+) who live, work or study in Newham that would like to increase their confidence in water! In collaboration with the Black Swimming Association (BSA), the leisure team is offering FREE 5-week…
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…
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…
Throughout January the public health team has been working with partners to bring health and wellbeing services to residents around the borough, via our ‘Kick start 2024 with Well Newham’ roadshow events. Over 300 residents have received support and information…
November/December 2023 Each World AIDS Day focuses on a specific theme, which this year will be ‘Global solidarity, shared responsibility’. World AIDS Day, on December 1st, brings people together globally to express solidarity with those living with HIV, remember those lost…
