This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing for adults.
Self-Care Week an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. This year’s theme set by the Self Care Forum charity is ‘Mind & Body’. The theme supports our Well Newham values,…
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) recently delivered a lesson aimed at tackling myths and misconceptions around autism. These are just as relevant for adults as they are for children and young people. Some of us may…
Do you need help or advice with your daily living activities but unsure where to look? Why not try AskSara – an award winning online self-assessment tool that will provide you with tips for everyday tasks helping you stay safe…
Join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be free including all activities, entertainment and international food. The celebration forms part of our wider Ageing Well strategy, aimed at improving the health and well being of Newham…
Get outside and get active this summer and take part in our six-week summer holiday challenge, starting on Monday 22 July to Sunday 1 September! For more information, please visit
A project piloting the translation of pharmacy labels at Newham Hospital has been recognised at the 2024 Barts Health NHS Trust WeImprove Awards as a runner up for the Health Equity and Inclusion prize. The project is part of the…
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…
