AskSARA
Do you need help or advice with your daily living activities but unsure where to look? Why not try AskSara – an award winning online self-assessment tool that will provide you with tips for everyday tasks helping you stay safe…
Adult Social Care
What are direct payments?
What are Direct Payments? Adult Social Care allocates a sum of money for each person who is eligible for help meeting their care needs. With Direct Payments, rather than the council using this money to buy care, the council gives…
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 such as solving problems 40% faster; thinking outside the box,…
AskSARA
AskSARA is the Council’s online advice and assessment tool to help residents find solutions to make their daily living activities easier. The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions that support older people , and disabled…
AskSARA- Making life easier in three simple steps
AskSARA is an online advice and assessment tool available to help older residents and disabled residents of all ages live independently and maintain their lifestyle. Please help spread the word! The platform provides impartial advice on suitable equipment and assistive technology…
16 Days of Activism
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge abuse. We are supporting the movement to promote Newham’s zero tolerance approach to abuse as well as raise awareness of domestic abuse support services and learning opportunities…
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 for unpaid carers, including information, advice, emotional support and access…
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 or know anyone that offers any free, subsidised or affordable…
Autistic Residents Survey
September/October 2023 As part of shaping the first All-age Autism Strategy in Newham we want to hear from autistic people to find out about their support needs and their experiences of services so far. There are two surveys out now,…