We are delighted to announce that Highway Vineyard Church have been re-commissioned to deliver their community kitchen project for people seeking sanctuary in Newham. The project will run between January 2025 and March 2026, and provide 12 families/individuals a week…
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…
Very Brief Advice in Smoking Cessation (VBA) is a unique module supporting professionals working within the community to identify people who smoke and who could benefit from quitting. This session will cover: Date: Wednesday 2 October Time: 14:00-15:00 Please sign…
Spotlight on ANKH Place – July/August 50 Steps Changemaker organisation ANKH Place as a new CIC took the opportunity to apply to be the commissioned service for young Black men aged up to 30, who had lived experience of mental…
Daniel has lived in Newham for 25 years. He is the founder and CEO of Ayati Mind, which he set up following his own personal lived experience of mental health struggles. He was deeply affected by the suicide of a…
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 Equity and Inclusion prize. The project is part of the…
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 equity objectives. Equity is the golden thread that runs through…
In April 2024 more than 100 of us came together to launch 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham 2024-2027. As we said then, this shared strategy can only be achieved through all of us working together. And it is shaped…
We are delighted to announce the 50 steps strategy launch. Newham Council staff, partners, and residents recently celebrated the launch of the 50 Steps to a Healthier Newham (2024-2027) strategy at an event held at the University of East London’s Docklands…
