This booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.
Help getting online
Sometimes you know what support you need, but getting the support can be a little difficult if you have to fill out online forms or complicated applications. These services can help you with form filling if you need it.
Health & Wellbeing Coaches work in GP practices and are part of the NHS. They are here to give you extra support to achieve your health goals, such as stopping smoking, losing weight or being more active.
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.
People are spending an increasing amount of time online. This has led to a range of benefits and changed the way many complete everyday tasks (e.g. online banking and shopping) and how we interact with others via email, text, social media.
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.
The Well Newham Directory of Services (powered by Joy) is a directory of all the different health and wellbeing services you can access in Newham.
There are over 500 Newham-based services listed on the platform. From stop smoking services, to free nutrition courses and social events near you, it's now really easy to find out what's happening in your community.
If you’d like to talk to someone face-to-face or get some guidance on how to use the website, you can speak to a Well Newham Advisor at a Well Newham Hub near you.
Call 020 8430 4841 for guidance on where your nearest hub is.
Learning a new skill is a great way to challenge yourself, keep your mind active and to meet new people.
You may also want to learn a new skill to help you to get a job.