The Council’s Public Health Team is working with Newham Hospital to run the Well Newham Challenge programme in the hospital. The programme funds and supports hospital staff to pilot new interventions that aim to improve the health of Newham residents…
Join the Well Newham team for a resident-focused Well Newham and Directory of Service training session. It will cover all aspects of Well Newham, including the aim of supporting residents with their health and wellbeing. The team will be showing…
The Newham Health Equity Programme is releasing a toolkit that services can use to make small improvements that achieve maximum impact. The toolkit also helps colleagues to increase the impact of their services, by taking a deeper look at how…
Nicola volunteers at the E6 Sisters Community Pantry, a community-based initiative addressing food insecurity in East Ham. She has lived in Newham almost all her life, and became involved in the pantry after experiencing personal hardship. Through the pantry, Nicola…
Btisame organises coffee morning for women in Newham to provide a safe and supportive space for them to connect, share experiences, access resources, and engage in activities that promote mindfulness. The coffee morning is a space where women can connect,…
The North East London (NEL) Health Equity Academy organised an event early last month at Tower Hamlets Town Hall showcasing some of the effective health equity work happening across NEL. There was a specific focus on partnership working and strengthening…
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 connect, find strength, and encourage personal growth. By collaborating with…
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 at improving the wellbeing of residents, especially those from marginalised…
In Newham, we celebrated World Breastfeeding Week 2024 with a focus on the local infant feeding offer of support available to parents and their babies. This includes: • Antenatal classes• Baby Feeding Helpline 07534249611• Baby Feeding Cafes• Starting solids workshops•…
