Support to pay energy bills
September/October 2023 As we head into autumn and temperatures start to drop, we want to let residents know about all of the free support they can get to stay warm. We have teamed up with the Cadent Foundation and the…
Community
This category captures all the work that is being done to improve the health and wellbeing through partnerships rooted in the community.
Childhood vaccinations reminder
September/October 2024 Getting children vaccinated is the most important thing we can do to protect them against serious disease, especially at a time when measles cases are rising in London Parents and carers can refer to their child’s health record…
Know Your Numbers week activities
September/October 2023 For this year’s Know Your Numbers week (4-10 September), we raised awareness of the importance of getting your blood pressure checked, particularly for those with diabetes. This is part of our work to achieve steps 17 and 18…
Winter Vaccinations
September/October 2024 With winter around the corner, it’s important to be protected against winter illnesses by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19. People who are at high risk from these illnesses are able to get free vaccines between September and…
Project tackling loneliness in Newham
September/October 2023 To tackle loneliness and social isolation in Newham, our colleagues in the Community Neighbourhood Link Worker team have launched three fantastic pilot projects this month: Chatty Benches, Chatty Cafés and Men in Sheds (pictured). Part of the ‘Be…
Suicide prevention activities
September/October 2023 During the week leading up to this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (Sunday 10 September), we worked with partners to host a number of workshops and coffee mornings to provide vital support and resources to many residents struggling…
50 Steps strategy refresh
September/October 2024 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham is our Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2020-2023 and, as we are coming to the end of its three-year remit, it is time to refresh it and develop our next iteration of…
Stoptober 2023 activities
September/October 2024 Stoptober takes place during the month of October each year and offers a fantastic opportunity to encourage smokers to quit with the help of specialist support. Following Stoptober in 2022 we saw a 58% increase in people signing…