The people theme of the strategy reflects the work happening to deliver services and interventions to support individuals and communities to be healthy, with a focus on those who have the greatest health needs.
We are proud to be marking four years of our Family Hubs! With thousands of sessions delivered, around 3,500 Newham residents registered, and a growing network of professionals, partners and volunteers working together to ensure every child in Newham has…
Newham Council has partnered with BetterPoints to deliver the BetterPoints Newham Challenge, an app-based programme and dedicated website, aimed at encouraging users to walk, wheel, cycle or run, in order to improve their health and wellbeing. Once users start moving,…
At the end of May, a Summer Health Mela was held in East Ham with our Bangladeshi community. Ninety-five adults and around 30 children attended the event, creating a positive and supportive energy. Residents were able to visit different stalls…
Since January 2025, Newham has had the third highest number of cases of measles among all local authorities in England. This includes a recent measles outbreak affecting two of our schools. Earlier this year, a travel related case of hepatitis…
From day one, a baby’s emotional world is nurtured by caring adults. This week, we shine a light on the 2025 theme: Who is holding the baby? It’s okay to need a little help especially when life feels overwhelming. In…
With childhood infections such as measles and whooping cough rising, it is imperative that we all prioritise immunisation to protect our youngest community members. The impact of childhood infections cannot be overstated. England’s current levels of population immunity fall short…
The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Webinars Two 45 minute webinars, providing families with information, tips and recipe ideas, plus a chance to ask questions. Weaning your Baby–…
Newham youth mental health charity, Ashok’s Vision International, has won the Mental Health Foundation’s national photography competition to find the best community images across the UK, and with it – a £200 prize of vouchers to spend on their organisation…
To mark World No Tobacco Day on 31 May the Council is redoubling its campaign to encourage smokers to quit with support from “Quit Well Newham”. In the last year, over 1000 smokers in Newham were supported to quit. This…
