Bleed kits initiative
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…
Children and Young People
This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing for children and young people.
What’s new on the Well Newham website
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…
Autism support group & alert card
November/December 2023 Adult Social Care has created the Support Group & Alert Card to start logging activities and support services offered in the community for autistic residents. Do you offer or know anyone that offers any free, subsidised or affordable…
Signing of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health
November/December 2023 We are delighted to report that we have officially become a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health; showcasing our commitment to mental health prevention and overall well-being. Led by Public Health England, this national agreement…
Newham libraries extend opening hours to become Warm Havens
November/December 2023 Until 31 March 2024, all of our libraries have extended opening hours to become Warm Havens; providing safe, non-judgemental, warm spaces during the cold winter months. Alongside extending library opening hours, Newham Council has relaunched a dedicated Warm Haven…
Support to keep active this winter
November/December 2023 Our Parks is helping residents to stay active for free in local green spaces this winter with new class times. Classes cater to beginners or those returning to exercise, ranging from back to exercise to boot camp. Please…
Support to stay healthy this winter
November/December 2023 As the colder weather sets in, it is important that residents know about all of the support they can get to stay healthy this season. There is support to stay warm, combat the cost of living and look…
NHS C-Card scheme
September/October 2023 The NHS North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has launched the C-Card scheme which allows young people, aged 25 and under, to quickly and easily get free condoms. People can get up to 24 condoms each month from…
Organ donation project
September/October 2023 Newham Community Project has partnered with NHS Blood Transfusion for their ‘Gateway to Life’ initiative. Gateway to Life aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding organ donation, prevalent in some communities. The shortage of donors from Black, Asian, and mixed…