This booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.
Planning ahead
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a medicine that can prevent HIV. PrEP is for people who are HIV negative and at risk of getting HIV. PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV through sexual contact by 99% and reduces risk of HIV infection by 74% among people who inject drugs as long as is taken as prescribed by health professional.
Implant is a very small rod that is placed under your skin by trained nurse or doctor. It releases the hormone progesterone to your blood stream to stop you from getting pregnant. It last for 3 years. It is 99% effective if inserted properly. It is a reversible form of contraception and can be removed at any time.
The coil is a type of Long-term Acting Reversible Contraception (sometimes referred to as LARC). It is a small T- shape plastic device, placed inside your womb (uterus) by trained doctor or nurse.
Condoms are the only type of contraception that can prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). If used correctly, condoms are up to 98% effective. Condoms are a ‘barrier’ method of contraception, as they physically prevent sperm from reaching the uterus, so you cannot get pregnant.
Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy. Certain methods of contraception can also be used to stop the spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Planning for end of life is really important.
Using the MyWishes platform is a great way to make sure your wishes are written down for your family to access.
Life Insurance pays out either a lump sum or regular payments on your death, giving your dependants financial support after you’ve gone.
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.
Organ donation in England has changed to an opt out system. This means that all adults agree to become organ donors when they die, unless they have made it known that they do not wish to donate.