Equity is a golden thread that runs through the 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham strategy. Find out more about the work that’s being done to increase health equity in the borough.
Equity is fundamental to health in Newham, and every step of the strategy has a specific equity objective and indicator. Each step addresses a key inequity, and commits to a specific and meaningful action that can be taken to address the inequity.
Better Balance is an evidence-based falls prevention initiative designed to help Newham residents aged 50+ improve their strength, balance and confidence, and reduce their risk of falls. Better Balance aims to: It is free for eligible residents and involves weekly,…
According to UNICEF, breastfeeding is one of the most powerful ways to support an infant’s health – providing complete nutrition, boosting immunity, and fostering emotional bonding between parent and baby. It’s a vital part of giving every child the best…
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,…
Carers Week is a national campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities. Please use this week to think about how you support carers and remind…
A Child Trust Fund is a long-term tax-free savings account, the government set up these accounts for anyone born between September 2002 and January 2011, with an initial contribution of £250 or £500. Over time, the funds in the CTF…
This year, World Immunisation Week is celebrated from Thursday April 24th to Wednesday April 30th. Led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this event aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases.…
The Council’s Public Health Team is working with Newham Hospital to run the Well Newham Challenge programme in the hospital. The programme funds and supports hospital staff to pilot new interventions that aim to improve the health of Newham residents…
Join the Well Newham team for a resident-focused Well Newham and Directory of Service training session. It will cover all aspects of Well Newham, including the aim of supporting residents with their health and wellbeing. The team will be showing…
The Newham Health Equity Programme is releasing a toolkit that services can use to make small improvements that achieve maximum impact. The toolkit also helps colleagues to increase the impact of their services, by taking a deeper look at how…
