Progress and Updates

50 Steps Blog

• Health Spot Newham

  What is Health Spot Newham? Health Spot Newham is a free GP service for all young people aged 11 – 19 years, and up to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It offers appointments with a doctor who is experienced in supporting young people. A youth worker can also support, if the […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Upcoming Social Welfare Alliance training

  The Social Welfare Alliance offers free training for anyone who has regular conversations with residents who have a range of social welfare issues. The online sessions are delivered by expert tutors and cover topics, such as: mental health, immigration, employment, housing, safeguarding and domestic abuse.  Upcoming training includes:  To view the full programme, please visit: […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Staying well during winter: RSV vaccine

  As we head towards winter, respiratory illnesses begin to rise. One of the most serious among them is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). While RSV often causes mild cold-like symptoms, it can be dangerous for babies, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions. RSV is one of the main causes of hospital admissions in infants […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Staying well during winter: COVID-19 vaccine

  The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against serious illness and hospitalisation from COVID. People at higher risk of becoming very unwell from COVID, such as older people or people with certain health conditions, may be offered another dose of the COVID vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccines are offered because viruses change and […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Staying well during winter: Flu vaccine

  As the colder months approach, so does the annual increase in flu cases. Colder weather brings people indoors at work, at school, and on public transport. This makes it easier for viruses like flu to spread. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to help protect yourself, your loved ones, and the wider community. […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Nutrition support to Newham families

  The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Book onto a webinar run by expert Registered Nutritionists for information, tips and advice, plus a chance to ask questions:   Weaning your Baby   This 45-minute webinar will support you on your weaning journey. We’ll cover […]

  Published: 14 Oct 2025

• Understanding Disability Living Allowance (for Children)

  Join us for an informative session designed in partnership with the Department of Works and Pension (DWP) to provide Newham Champions and Volunteers with a comprehensive understanding of DWP Benefit awareness sessions, an educational meetings designed to inform stakeholders about the various UK state benefits available to the public. Date: 8th September 2025 Time: 10am […]

  Published: 05 Sep 2025

• Newham’s Air Quality Action Plan 2025 – 2030 Public Consultation

  Newham Council is developing its Air Quality Action Plan for 2025–2030, and we want to hear from you. Air pollution affects everyone, especially children, older adults, and people with health conditions.This new plan sets out how we will reduce harmful emissions, improve air quality, and create safer,greener streets across the borough. We invite residents, businesses, […]

  Published: 04 Sep 2025

• Health and Race: Six Essential Seminars

  People’s health and wellbeing are shaped by many factors – including their background, culture, and life experiences. In a diverse borough like Newham, understanding how ethnicity influences health is essential to creating fairer and more inclusive services for everyone. To support this, Newham’s Public Health Team and the Race Equality Forum has launched a series […]

  Published: 01 Sep 2025

• World Breastfeed week: We are supporting parents returning to work

  Newham Council supports World Breastfeeding Week: Friday 1 to Thursday 7 August. This is a global campaign celebrating the benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and parents. This year’s theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents”, highlights the importance of workplace support for those returning after parental leave. If you have any questions […]

  Published: 15 Aug 2025