Progress and Updates

50 Steps Blog

• Help protect residents and our communities this winter.

  As we prepare for the winter months, flu continues to be a significant cause of illness, hospital admissions and additional pressure on health and care services. As frontline staff, you can play a vital role promoting the flu vaccine and protecting residents. The flu vaccine remains the best defence against serious illness and helps reduce […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• New Wheeled Sports Facility at King George V Park

  The Council and Betong Park have delivered a truly unique and exciting space for residents to engage and participate in wheeled sports, such as skateboarding, roller skating and skooting. It is now open for activity! The new facility has already received an overwhelmingly positive response from both the local skate community and visitors from across […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• Ageing Well Festival 2026

  Residents aged 50+ are invited to attend a free community wellbeing event offering a day of activities, health information, entertainment and opportunities to connect with local services and the wider community.  The event is on Saturday 26 September 2026, 10am to 4pm at East Ham Leisure Centre, 322 Barking Road, E6 2RT. Residents can expect: This […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• Well Newham Sunday Funday 2026

  Residents, community organisations, VCFS partners and local stakeholders are invited to join us for the Well Newham Sunday Funday on Sunday 20 September 2026, from 11am to 4pm at Shipman Youth Zone.  This free community event is a fantastic opportunity to discover the wide range of health, wellbeing and support services available across Newham. Attendees […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• World Heart Day 2026

  World Heart Day takes place every year on 29 September. Led by the World Heart Federation, it raises awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the world’s leading cause of death. The 2026 theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat”, encourages people to recognise the signs of heart disease, take steps to protect their heart health, and support action to […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• Know Your Numbers Week 2026

  Know Your Numbers Week is taking place from 7-13 September, and we would be grateful if partners could help raise awareness among residents and communities.  Led by Blood Pressure UK, the campaign encourages people to take a proactive approach to their health by having their blood pressure checked. High blood pressure often has no noticeable […]

  Published: 11 Sep 2026

• Community Spotlight featuring Romanian Health Equity Forum

  Our community spotlight for this edition introduces the Romanian Health Equity Forum (RoHEF).  The Romanian Health Equity Forum brings together professionals with lived and professional experience of Romanian communities to understand the issues, share knowledge, and drive meaningful change. The forum is  independent, apolitical, and rooted in the values of equity, inclusion, co-production, and trust. Newham is […]

  Published: 29 Jun 2026

• 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 topics […]

  Published: 20 Jun 2026

• Community Spotlight featuring Roma Communities in Newham

  Roma people are one of Europe’s largest ethnic minority groups, with a shared history that traces back to northern India around 900 years ago. Today, there are an estimated 12 million Roma people worldwide, with at least six million living across Europe. Over the past 30–40 years, Roma communities from countries including Slovakia, Poland, Romania […]

  Published: 13 May 2026

• Introduction to the Community Spotlight section

  Newham is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, home to communities with rich histories, cultures and strengths. Community Spotlight is a new section in our newsletter that shines a light on the people, groups and organisations that help make Newham such a vibrant and welcoming place to live.  Through this feature, we […]

  Published: 13 May 2026