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.
September/October 2023 The NHS North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) has launched the C-Card scheme which allows young people, aged 25 and under, to quickly and easily get free condoms. People can get up to 24 condoms each month from…
September/October 2023 Newham Community Project has partnered with NHS Blood Transfusion for their ‘Gateway to Life’ initiative. Gateway to Life aims to dispel misconceptions surrounding organ donation, prevalent in some communities. The shortage of donors from Black, Asian, and mixed…
September/October 2023 London City Airport recently submitted a planning application, which would increase early morning and Saturday flights, as well as passenger numbers. Newham Council has refused the application on the grounds that it would result in a new material…
September/October 2023 As part of shaping the first All-age Autism Strategy in Newham we want to hear from autistic people to find out about their support needs and their experiences of services so far. There are two surveys out now,…
September/October 2023 Residents are invited to attend Newham’s Ageing Well Festival! The festival is free to attend and will take place on Sunday 8 October at Newham Town Hall. The festival celebrates a year since the launch of the Newham…
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…
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…
September/October 2023 Good Thinking is an online service that helps Londoners look after their mental health and wellbeing in a way that works for them. You can find all sorts of support, advice and resources online to help with your…
September/October 2023 Are you a frontline worker or do you work closely with residents? 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…
