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.
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? Do you want to help your community stay healthy and well? If so, we invite you to join Newham’s Community Health Champions programmes! These programmes are designed to keep you informed about health…
This World Suicide Prevention Week, we want to remind everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary. Suicide prevention is a key priority for the Public Health Team and we remain committed to supporting people…
The National Tennis Association is also on the hunt for an enthusiastic volunteer to run weekly tennis sessions held at various parks around Newham on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The chosen volunteer(s) will receive FREE coach training from the…
Get outside and get active this summer and take part in our six-week summer holiday challenge, starting on Monday 22 July to Sunday 1 September! For more information, please visit
The Windrush 2024 Rites of Passage funded programme has so far engaged 770 residents including primary school children and senior residents. There is still plenty to come in July and August including the Film and Feast programme – please encourage…
Since April 2024, GLL, Newham’s new leisure provider has been coordinating Newham entries into the London Youth Games on behalf of Newham Council and in that time facilitated Newham’s participation at 24 events from a range of sports such as…
Save the date! Newham’s free Ageing Well Festival will be held on Saturday 5 October. Please join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be FREE including all activities, entertainment and the international food available. The celebration…
Home cooked food is not only important for health; it is an integral part of cultural identity. Preparing and eating food can help associate with our past lives, create new and lasting memories, provide social connection and enable families to…
This Refugee Week we are celebrating the first graduates of Newham’s Refugee Community Interpreter training programme and the amazing impact they will have in the community. In partnership with Welcome Newham, the charity, REAP, delivered their innovative community interpreter training…
