This booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.
Money
There are many services in Newham that can support you if you need help with energy bills.
Social Prescribing Link Workers (sometimes called SPLWs or Social Prescribers) work in GP practices and are part of the NHS.
SPLWs are here to help you to connect with community activities, groups and services to support the practice, social and emotional needs that affect your health and wellbeing, such as housing and money.
The SPLW will work with you over a fixed number of appointments to help you to achieve your health and wellbeing goals.
Newham Council has many different Housing services you can access to support you to find the right home for you, to help with repairs and to give you advice and support.
Finding a job can be really stressful. There are many services in Newham that can help you to find the right job for you.
Worrying about money can be very stressful and can really impact your mental and physical health.
There are many services, groups and organisations in Newham that offer support with money and training on how to better manage your money. Use this page to find the right support for you.
Health and wellbeing is not only about eating healthy food. The experience of growing food is really good for your mental health and wellbeing. On this page you can find out more about how to eat sustainably and grow your own food.
Life Insurance pays out either a lump sum or regular payments on your death, giving your dependants financial support after you’ve gone.
A pre-paid Funeral Plan allows you to pay upfront or in instalments for a funeral. This may help relieve the financial burden on family and protect them against rising funeral costs.
We are in a world where most things you need to do are now online. If you can use a computer, browse the internet and fill out online forms, this will help you to be able to do more practical things on your own.