Progress and Updates

50 Steps Blog

• 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 Feb 2026

• National HIV Testing Week 2026

  Sexual health is an important part of everyone’s health and wellbeing. In honor of National HIV Testing Week, celebrated from February 9 to 15, Newham Council wants residents to know our local sexual health services offer free sexual health prevention and care (including HIV testing) and a wide range of short and long acting contraception services.  […]

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• Well Newham Winter and Wealth Checks

  From February 3rd to 19th the public health team will be working with partners to bring health and wellbeing services to residents around the borough, via our ‘Newham Wealth and Health Checks’ roadshow events.   Attendees will be offered their winter vaccines, free health checks and information about key services such as Newham Talking therapied mental health support, […]

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• BetterPoints

  You can have a positive impact on the environment this February, with BetterPoints BetterPoints users in the UK saved an average of 50kg of carbon dioxide emissions last year, each by choosing sustainable transport over driving. Now, it’s time to take that impact even further. Frienduary is BetterPoints’ February campaign aimed at turning individual actions […]

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• Better Balance

  Better Balance – helping you stay steady, strong and confident If you’re aged 50 or over and live in Newham, Better Balance can help you feel stronger, more confident on your feet and stay independent. The friendly, proven classes support better balance and strength, helps reduce the risk of falls and offers a great chance to […]

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• Back to school – 5 things we can all do to help manage winter illness

  As children and young people return to school, it’s important to be aware of the winter illnesses currently circulating. A few simple habits can help keep children, families and classrooms healthy.  Newham Public Health Team are sharing an updated blog published by UKHSA which sets out some of the simple actions that parents of school age […]

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• Kick-start 2026 with Well Newham

  Well Newham is here to support everyone in Newham to live well residents, ensuring that residents are aware of the support available to them via the Well Newham website, the Well Newham directory of service, the 5 Ways to a healthier life booklets etc.

  Published: 04 Feb 2026

• Put Yourself First campaign 

  Put Yourself First campaign is now live across North East London. This initiative, led by the North East London Cancer Alliance, aims to empower women aged 50 to 71 to prioritise their health by attending routine breast screening appointments. Breast cancer screening is vital because it detects cancer early, often before symptoms appear or when […]

  Published: 27 Jan 2026

• Dry January 2026

  Newham Council supported Dry January. This is a national campaign run by the charity Alcohol Change UK, whose aim is to raise awareness of alcohol-related harms and encourage healthier habits. The challenge encourages us to have open conversations about drinking and reflect on the role alcohol plays in our lives. Alcohol use can affect our […]

  Published: 22 Jan 2026

• Infant Feeding Family Hubs video

  We are delighted delighted to share the new Infant Feeding Family Hubs video. Our new Infant Feeding video features valuable insights from infant feeding experts alongside real experiences shared by parents, offering practical advice and reassurance for your baby’s feeding journey. Plus, explore our Family Hubs videos to see how these welcoming spaces provide activities, guidance, and […]

  Published: 10 Dec 2025