Progress and Updates

50 Steps Blog

• Better Balance

  Better Balance is an evidence-based falls prevention initiative designed to help adults improve strength, balance, and confidence in daily activities. This is delivered by qualified Postural Stability Instructors, the programme uses the FaME approach (Falls Management Exercise), which includes practical techniques such as backward chaining to teach participants how to safely get up from the […]

  Published: 05 Dec 2025

• Lumi Nova

  We’re excited to share that Lumi Nova is available to families in Newham in partnershipwith East London NHS Foundation Trust. Lumi Nova supports children and young peopleto build confidence and learn lifelong skills to manage their worries through anintergalactic adventure game! The offer is free and instantly accessible to families by visiting luminova.app/newham.Powered by science, […]

  Published: 05 Dec 2025

• 16 Days of Activism

  On 25 November, Newham council launched its support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which begins on White Ribbon Day and runs until 10 December (Human Rights Day). This global movement encourages people everywhere to speak out online and offline to challenge harmful behaviours, and support survivors of gender-based violence.  This year’s […]

  Published: 04 Dec 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: 04 Dec 2025

• Updated 5 Ways to a Healthier Life booklet

  The London borough of Newham Public Health Team are delighted to share our newly updated 2025 ‘5 Ways to a Healthier Life’ information booklet from Well Newham, in partnership with the NHS.  The 5 Ways to a Healthier Life booklet contains lots of useful health and wellbeing information, as well as details of over 100 support services in […]

  Published: 03 Dec 2025

• Celebrating Excellence in Infant Feeding Support at Newham Hospital

  According to UNICEF, breastfeeding is one of the most powerful ways to support an infant’s health – providing complete nutrition, boosting immunity, and fostering emotional bonding between parent and baby. It’s a vital part of giving every child the best start in life. That’s why we’re proud to share a fantastic milestone in the journey […]

  Published: 22 Oct 2025

• 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