Newham at the London Youth Games 2024
Since April 2024, GLL, Newham’s new leisure provider has been coordinating Newham entries into the London Youth Games on behalf of Newham Council and in that time facilitated Newham’s participation…
50 Steps guide for partners now available
50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027 is our collective approach to improving health for all Newham residents, and reduce health inequalities. One of the most powerful things will be to show how we are all working together.
Translated pharmacy labels project recognised at Barts Health WeImprove Awards
A project piloting the translation of pharmacy labels at Newham Hospital has been recognised at the 2024 Barts Health NHS Trust WeImprove Awards as a runner up for the Health…
Ageing Well Festival 2024
Save the date! Newham’s free Ageing Well Festival will be held on Saturday 5 October. Please join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be FREE including…
Improving food safety, standards and access for people seeking sanctuary
Home cooked food is not only important for health; it is an integral part of cultural identity. Preparing and eating food can help associate with our past lives, create new…
Community Interpreting Programme
This Refugee Week we are celebrating the first graduates of Newham’s Refugee Community Interpreter training programme and the amazing impact they will have in the community. In partnership with Welcome…
Let’s talk about autism
Following the launch of our All-age autism strategy during Autism Awareness Month, we want to keep the conversation going. We are pleased to present a video we have commissioned which…
Introduction to Healthy Equity
As we all begin to implement the 50 Steps strategy, our Step teams are being supported to create action plans not only for their Steps but more specifically, for the…
Spring into action
This spring, we can all make our borough a healthier, better place to live by simply downloading the BetterPoints app, joining the BetterPoints Newham Challenge and getting on the move.…