What is Vitamin D and why is it important?
Vitamin D helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Not getting enough Vitamin D can increase the risk of falls and broken bones.
Our bodies naturally produce Vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. It is also found in certain foods. However, it can be difficult to get enough Vitamin D, particularly during the autumn and winter months. Doctors recommend taking Vitamin D supplements to help maintain healthy Vitamin D levels.
Free Vitamin D Supplements in Newham
Newham provides free Vitamin D supplements to residents aged 60 and over to help support their health and wellbeing.
For information about eligibility and the supplements available, visit Well Newham – Free Vitamin D for Residents Aged 60+.
How to Collect Your Free Vitamin D
Free Vitamin D supplements are available from participating collection points across Newham.
You can find an interactive map of collection points on the Well Newham – Free Vitamin D for Residents Aged 60+ page to help you find your nearest location.
Taking Vitamin D Supplements
For advice on how to take Vitamin D supplements safely, recommended daily amounts and other sources of Vitamin D, visit NHS – Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin D.
