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…
Health Improvement
Free health checks in Newham workplaces
Newham Council in partnership with Newham Health Collaborative is offering free cardiovascular disease (CVD) health checks in workplaces across the Newham until March 2025. These checks are quick, easy and done by trained professionals who will come to your workplace.…
Smoking rate reducing in Newham
The public health team is delighted to share some fantastic news that highlights the incredible progress we and our partners have made in reducing smoking rates in Newham! Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published in September…
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…
Signing of the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health
November/December 2023 We are delighted to report that we have officially become a signatory to the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health; showcasing our commitment to mental health prevention and overall well-being. Led by Public Health England, this national agreement…
Know Your Numbers week activities
September/October 2023 For this year’s Know Your Numbers week (4-10 September), we raised awareness of the importance of getting your blood pressure checked, particularly for those with diabetes. This is part of our work to achieve steps 17 and 18…
Suicide prevention activities
September/October 2023 During the week leading up to this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day (Sunday 10 September), we worked with partners to host a number of workshops and coffee mornings to provide vital support and resources to many residents struggling…