Articles on Family Information Service (175)

  1. Flu

    What is flu? While flu is unpleasant for most people it can be very dangerous and even life threatening for some, particularly people with certain health conditions, older people and pregnant women. For these groups the flu can increase the risk of developing more serious…
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  2. Flu and People 65 Years and older

    People aged 65 years and older can get a free flu vaccine from their GP or pharmacy. This is important because: Flu can cause serious complications for people aged 65 years and over. The free flu vaccine is the very best protection for you from…
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  3. Flu and Pregnancy

    The flu is more serious in pregnancy – for mother and baby When you are pregnant, your immune system is weaker so it’s harder to fight an infection Flu can cause harm for those that are pregnant and their unborn babies. The free flu vaccine…
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  4. Fostering

    What is fostering Fostering is when you care for a child and give them a family life in your home because their family is unable to. Foster carers make a huge difference and contribution to children's lives.​​ Children and young people come into local authority…
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  5. Free Cooking and Activity Programmes for Newham Families

    Newham are offering free Cooking and Activity Programmes to help children, young people and families be more active and make healthier choices. Family Cooking and Activity Programmes This programme is one session a week for 10 weeks, and families can take part in cooking healthy, everyday recipes,…
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  7. Free early education for two year olds

    Who qualifies? You - Benefits criteria Your child will qualify for a free place if you get: Income support Income-based Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) The guaranteed part of State Pension Credit Tax Credit and you have an annual household income of…
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  8. Free Healthy Start Vitamins

    From May 2021, all pregnant women, new mothers and children under the age of 4 years can access FREE vitamins including the recommended amount of Vitamin D in Newham. Healthy Start vitamins are free regardless of families income or immigration status and has been funded by Public Health…
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  9. Free school meals

    Lunchtime hot and cold meals are available at all of the primary and secondary schools in Newham. There has never been a better time for your child to stay in school for a healthy lunch. All schools have good dining facilities and menus follow the…
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