This booklet has information on 5 ways to a healthier life and the FREE services in Newham to support your health and wellbeing.
Housing
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:
There are many services in Newham that can support you if you need help with energy bills.
AskSARA – Making life easier in three simple steps.
Visit the self-assessment form.
AskSARA is our new online guided advice tool that is here to help residents find useful information about products to make daily living activities easier.
The platform will provide residents with impartial advice about suitable equipment and assistive technology solutions to help residents of all ages to live independently and maintain their lifestyle.
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.
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.