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 helping to support young people’s mental health? If so, this is a great opportunity to have your say about the communities and activities that young people rely on for their wellbeing. The public health team is working with…
What does the journey from pregnancy to age 5 look like in Newham? Do you know about the help available from Health Visiting, Children’s Centres and voluntary sector partners? The public health team recently launched a 0-5 pathway which joins…
Did you know Sport England has a Small Grants Programme, offering National Lottery funding ranging from £300 to £15,000? This programme supports projects that bring communities together, provide physical activities and focus on environmental sustainability. Applications should connect with communities…
The public health team is delighted to share some fantastic news that highlights the incredible progress we and our partners have made in reducing smoking rates in Newham! Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in September…
AskSARA is the Council’s online advice and assessment tool to help residents find solutions to make their daily living activities easier. The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions that support older people , and disabled…
AskSARA is an online advice and assessment tool available to help older residents and disabled residents of all ages live independently and maintain their lifestyle. Please help spread the word! The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology…
Did you know that people in north east London, that have a health condition which puts them at the highest risk, may be eligible for Covid-19 treatments? It’s important that these treatments are provided as quickly as possible in order…
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…
British Heart Foundation is providing eligible and most in-need communities with free defibrillators. Applications for this life-saving resource are open until 15 March 2024. We want to encourage as many organisations as possible in Newham to apply for this, including…
