Carers Rights Day, 24 November 2023
November/December 2023 Newham Carers Community (NCC) service is a vital initiative aimed at supporting unpaid caregivers in the London Borough of Newham. The service provides a range of comprehensive services…
Physical and Mental Health Disability Employment Support
November/December 2023 Newham residents who have a physical or mental disability and are struggling to find sustainable employment can now benefit from a new free and confidential service led by…
Autism support group & alert card
November/December 2023 Adult Social Care has created the Support Group & Alert Card to start logging activities and support services offered in the community for autistic residents. Do you offer…
Signing of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health
November/December 2023 We are delighted to report that we have officially become a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health; showcasing our commitment to mental health prevention and…
Newham libraries extend opening hours to become Warm Havens
November/December 2023 Until 31 March 2024, all of our libraries have extended opening hours to become Warm Havens; providing safe, non-judgemental, warm spaces during the cold winter months. Alongside extending library…
Support to keep active this winter
November/December 2023 Our Parks is helping residents to stay active for free in local green spaces this winter with new class times. Classes cater to beginners or those returning to…
Support to stay healthy this winter
November/December 2023 As the colder weather sets in, it is important that residents know about all of the support they can get to stay healthy this season. There is support…
NHS C-Card scheme
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.…
Organ donation project
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…