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World Autism Acceptance Week

Join Newham Council for free activities, support and events during World Autism Acceptance Week 2-8 April 2026.

This autism programme is available for a range of people including:

  • Autistic people;
  • Parent or Carer of an autistic person;
  • Professionals working with autistic people;
  • Businesses or managers directly employing or planning to employ an autistic person; or
  • General public interested in learning more about autism in the community

For more information on the Week and programme of events

Advice & support for families

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Find out about Newham's Family Hubs, Children's Centres and other support services for families.

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FREE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEWHAM

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There's lots going on in Newham for children, young people and families to be a part of.

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Keeping your family healthy

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Find out about key health topics like pregnancy, looking after your teeth, vaccinations, healthy eating and much more

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Helping young minds thrive

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We all go through times when we feel worried, confused or down. Mental health problems are when difficulties get in the way of how we think and feel. This can mean we find it hard to cope with family life, relationships, school, work or the wider world.

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Worried about a child?

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Find out how to contact us if you think they may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty.

Find out how to contact the Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Keeping our young people safe

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If you are worried about a young person being at risk of violence or if you are a young person worried about your safety, we are here to help.

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Find services, clubs and groups for families on our directory

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Find exercise groups, after school clubs, support for parents and much more on our directory.

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Find information to support children with special educational needs (SEND) age 0-25

Find all the information you need for children and young people (0-25) with SEND

Visit the SEND Local Offer site

Find information on the Family Information Service

Find all the information you need for children, young people and families.

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