Social Prescribing Day (14 March) takes place annually to celebrate the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. It is also an opportunity to celebrate all our partners and everyone who work in this space. To mark Social…
Newham Council is supporting Children’s Mental Health Week this week: 5-11 February 2024. This is a national campaign, led by the charity Place2Be, which prioritises improving children’s mental health. In 2022, 18% of children aged 7–16 had a probable mental…
We’re thrilled to announce our Free Half Term Activity Programme (from the 12th to the 16th of February) – a collaborative effort with activeNewham and local providers to keep children and young people active and engaged over February Half Term.…
Throughout January the public health team has been working with partners to bring health and wellbeing services to residents around the borough, via our ‘Kick start 2024 with Well Newham’ roadshow events. Over 300 residents have received support and information…
November/December 2023 Each World AIDS Day focuses on a specific theme, which this year will be ‘Global solidarity, shared responsibility’. World AIDS Day, on December 1st, brings people together globally to express solidarity with those living with HIV, remember those lost…
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge abuse. We are supporting the movement to promote Newham’s zero tolerance approach to abuse as well as raise awareness of domestic abuse support services and learning opportunities…
Micro-grants are being made available for community groups and local voluntary sector organisations within Age-friendly Communities to take part in the Action Day, as part of a pilot programme. The grant is available to community groups and local voluntary sector…
November/December 2023 Exciting opportunities are now available with the National Tennis Association, who are offering free training sessions for adults and young people interested in coaching and supporting tennis programs. The Tennis Leaders Course provides key skills to support coaches…
November/December 2023 Dozens of residents benefited from our Live Well with Diabetes event on Tuesday 14 Novermber, 2023. Held to coincide with World Diabetes Day, provider organisations offered health checks, expert advice and support with a Q&A session. The aim of…
