Self-care week 18-24 November 2024
Self-Care Week an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self-care across communities, families and generations. This year’s theme set by the Self Care Forum charity is…
Join us for Newham Climate Action Week
Newham Council is delighted to announce a range of events this winter focused on sustainability and energy-saving. These events aim to equip residents with practical tools, advice and opportunities to…
Tackling misconceptions around autism
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) recently delivered a lesson aimed at tackling myths and misconceptions around autism. These are just as relevant for adults as they…
We Are Food Secure
The challenge of food insecurity has received increasing attention in recent years, and children are more likely than adults to be in food insecure households. Newham’s ‘We Are Food Secure…
Black Heritage communities HIV survey
The London HIV Prevention Programme has commissioned a survey as part of a needs assessment of Black heritage communities, to gain a deeper understanding of the HIV prevention needs within…
16 Days of Activism
Come along to our 16 Days of Action events! Newham is proud to support the global 16 Days of Activism movement focused on raising awareness of violence against women and…
Universal Credit Pension Awareness Session
Join us for an informative session designed in partnership with the Department of Works and Pension (DWP) to provide Newham Champions and Volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of: Universal Credit…
Meet a Changemaker: B., volunteer
B. organises coffee mornings to empower women and improve their mental health. Her support group fosters a sense of community, providing a safe space for women from diverse backgrounds to…
Meet a Changemaker: Aurora Todisco, Health Equity and Community Engagement Lead
Aurora is dedicated to addressing health inequalities, with a particular focus on the social determinants of health, such as employment and equitable access to healthcare. She leads community-driven initiatives aimed…