Meet a Changemaker: Sabrina Bafli, Co-Chair, Autism Resident Advisory Group
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.…
Meet a Changemaker: Belinda Ngugi, Perinatal Programme Manager
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…
Meet some Changemakers: Claire Clinton, Dr Jo Sell and Marie Hardie, The Newham PSHE Partnership
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…
Meet a Changemaker: Sandeep Floré, Director at Nutrition Kitchen
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…
Autism Celebrations 2024
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…
World Autism Acceptance Week is 2-8 April
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 Action Day
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.…
Child Exploitation Awareness Week
This year is the 10th anniversary of National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, that took place on the 18 March. Newham Council hosted a series of events across the week to…
Health events to help residents fast safely during Ramadan
The LBN Public Health Team has been working in partnership with the NHS to deliver free events at Mosques and libraries ahead of, and during, Ramadan to encourage residents to…