Residents aged 50+ are invited to attend a free community wellbeing event offering a day of activities, health information, entertainment and opportunities to connect with local services and the wider community. The event is on Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am…
Residents, community organisations, VCFS partners and local stakeholders are invited to join us for the Well Newham Sunday Funday on Sunday 20 September 2026, from 11am to 4pm at Shipman Youth Zone. This free community event is a fantastic opportunity…
World Heart Day takes place every year on 29 September. Led by the World Heart Federation, it raises awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s leading cause of death. The 2026 theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat”, encourages people to recognise the…
Know Your Numbers Week is taking place from 7-13 September, and we would be grateful if partners could help raise awareness among residents and communities. Led by Blood Pressure UK, the campaign encourages people to take a proactive approach to…
World Immunisation Week aims to promote the life-saving power of immunisation to protect people of all ages, including older adults, against vaccine-preventable diseases. This year’s World Immunisation Week theme, “For every generation, vaccines work”, aims to promote how vaccines have…
Now’s the perfect time to get more active as we’ve officially entered National Walking Month. With the warmer weather, it’s a great time to get more steps in each day. There are huge benefits of walking longer distances, more often…
Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and wellbeing. In honor of National HIV Testing Week, celebrated from February 9 to 15, Newham Council wants residents to know our local sexual health services offer free sexual health prevention and…
Put Yourself First campaign is now live across North East London. This initiative, led by the North East London Cancer Alliance, aims to empower women aged 50 to 71 to prioritise their health by attending routine breast screening appointments. Breast…
Newham Council supported Dry January. This is a national campaign run by the charity Alcohol Change UK, whose aim is to raise awareness of alcohol-related harms and encourage healthier habits. The challenge encourages us to have open conversations about drinking…
