This booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.
Healthy ageing
Eating well is a great way to make sure you age well. Eating a healthy diet can stop you from getting ill as you get older, so you can be independent for longer.
As we get older, it can be hard to get the food we need to keep us as healthy as possible.
On this page you can find
- Advice and support for doing online shopping
- Ideas of providers who do pre-prepared meals
- Support for staying independent at home
- Advice and resources on this page for how to eat for specific health conditions.
If you or someone you know needs some help with everyday tasks, there is lots of support out there.
There are lots of services available to help you keep well during the colder months.
As well as getting vaccinated there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading winter illnesses:
Stoptober is public health campaign that happens every year. This year is is taking place from Sunday 1st October.
Smoking is the biggest cause of early death. By quitting smoking for at least 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good. We know everyone has their own reason for quitting.
Did you know about 80% of your physical health is actually about the food you eat?!
If you are looking to:
- Keep fit
- Lose weight
- Control your sugar consumption
- Reduce your salt intake to help your blood pressure
- Measure your oil to help your cholesterol levels
- Educate yourself on a what a healthy diet plan looks like for you.
This may be the programme for you!
Cycling is a great way to keep active, as well as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to travel.
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. A brisk 10-minute daily walk can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
Transport for London (TfL) has a wide range of resources and schemes to make travelling on London transport easier.
Find out if you're eligible for discounted travel and how to sign up.
This page covers information on
- Freedom Passes
- Blue Badges
- Taxi Cards
- Dial-A-Ride
- Access to Work
- Motability Scheme
- Hospital Travel Assistance
- Hospital Reimbursement for Travel Costs