Mavis works and volunteers for a range of community sector, informal and statutory organisations and agencies to develop innovative and community-based projects, programmes and user-/ patient-led initiatives. She sees it…
Sue is passionate about making links within the community. Alongside other volunteering roles, Sue spends her time representing the views of carers of autistic people in Newham. She creates links…
Sabrina has lived in Newham for 10 years. She worked in mental health in the NHS until she was diagnosed as autistic and left her career due to significant burnout.…
After arriving in Newham in 2011 and becoming a parent, Belinda undertook diverse leadership roles with National Childbirth Trust. She found that the voices and experiences of women seeking sanctuary…
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) should enable children and young people to learn about themselves and the world they live in, giving them the skills, understanding and information…
Sandeep was born at Newham Hospital and went to school in the borough; she has a deep and special relationship with Newham. She set up Nutrition Kitchen in 2020, with…
The All-Age Autism Strategy launch will take place on Thursday 18 April 2024, and the theme for the launch is employment. Research has shown common strengths that autistic people have…
Newham Council is delighted to announce the World Autism Acceptance Week, taking place from 2–8 April 2024. The week presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate autism in Newham and foster…
Age Without Limits is a national campaign highlighting the prejudice that’s often faced by older people. Newham Council is committed to tackling ageism as part of our Ageing Well strategy.…
