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.
Men’s Mental Health: A Silent StruggleWe all know someone who is struggling with their mental health. In Newham, where mental health issues have been on the rise, statistics reveal that nearly one in four people experience mental health struggles. Yet,…
Do you need help or advice with your daily living activities but unsure where to look? Why not try AskSara – an award winning online self-assessment tool that will provide you with tips for everyday tasks helping you stay safe…
A set of videos co-produced with residents, schools and clinicians are now available on the Well Newham website and YouTube channel. These address common questions about vaccinations, providing answers from clinicians in empowering conversations with residents. They feature local people…
Newham Council in partnership with Newham Health Collaborative is offering free cardiovascular disease (CVD) health checks in workplaces across the Newham until March 2025. These checks are quick, easy and done by trained professionals who will come to your workplace.…
In Newham, we celebrated World Breastfeeding Week 2024 with a focus on the local infant feeding offer of support available to parents and their babies. This includes: • Antenatal classes• Baby Feeding Helpline 07534249611• Baby Feeding Cafes• Starting solids workshops•…
Join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be free including all activities, entertainment and international food. The celebration forms part of our wider Ageing Well strategy, aimed at improving the health and well being of Newham…
Good Thinking is a free online service supporting the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in London, in a way that works for them. They provide a range of safe, proactive and early intervention tools to users, including faith-based resources.…
Newham Council is supporting residents to kick-starting the conversation to quit smoking this Stoptober which is taking place on Tuesday 1st October. Smoking is the biggest cause of death and disease which can be prevented. The rate of smoking among…
Ahead of National Fitness Day on Wednesday 18 September, we are encouraging everyone to get their body moving in the community to improve their physical and mental health. The awareness day, led by ukactive, highlights the role physical activity plays…
