Health Promotion

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. Walking or cycling for smaller trips can make a difference…

Good Thinking Newham small grants programme

This programme is aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of Newham’s residents. Good Thinking Newham seeks to increase awareness and use of Good Thinking across Newham – and to learn more about what people want and need from…

World No Tobacco Day

Quit Well Newham delivered two outreach events partnering with Change Grow Live (CGL) Newham Rise and Blakeberry Pharmacy to mark World No Tobacco Day on the 31st May 2024. This was an opportunity to call on the borough’s smokers to…

Meet a Changemaker: Gill Tan, Volunteer

Gill Tan

Gill has lived in Newham for 30 years. She has a background in social work and working in children’s centres, as well as in an Asian Women’s Refuge, providing support and care to women. Her passion lies in health promotion…

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,…

World Autism Acceptance Week is 2-8 April

Newham Council is delighted to announce the World Autism Acceptance Week, taking place from 2–8 April 2024. The week presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate autism in Newham and foster greater understanding and acceptance within our community. A programme of…

Safe Sleep Conference

On 22 March, a conference was held at Stratford Old Town Hall as part of local and North-East London initiatives aimed at preventing future deaths in infants. The conference was led by Nicola Needham, the Child Death Overview Panel Manager…