Articles on Family Information Service (174)
Getting ready for school
It is our aim in Newham to ensure every child has the best start in life to enable them to meet their full potential. One of these aims is to help make your child’s transition into school as smooth as possible by working together to…A guide to services
We have a wide range of healthcare and children and family services. See which service or professional is best to help you.Health
Our Health Page is dedicated to providing you with reliable, up-to-date information, and practical insights that empower you to prioritize the health of your loved ones. From articles on nutrition and exercise to tips for managing stress and fostering strong relationships, we've curated a collection…Health Visiting Service
Health visitors work with children and their families from the antenatal period until children are five. We work in partnership with other agencies such as midwives, GPs, schools, social workers, voluntary services and children centres. Together we aim to improve the health and wellbeing of…Healthwatch Newham
Who we are and what we do. We are here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services. Our vision is that Newham residents can contribute to the development of quality health and social care services in Newham. We will…Healthwatch Newham – Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community. You can choose to participate in one or few of our projects:…A healthy lifestyle
It's never too early What happens to children before they are born and in their early years can affect their health and life opportunities later on. For example, babies that are breastfed have less chance of getting infections or of becoming obese and therefore…Healthy Start Food Scheme
Healthy Start Food Scheme There are over 2000 eligible families in Newham who are missing out on payments to buy vegetables, fruit, legume/lentils/beans and milk. *If you previously received Healthy Start paper vouchers, you must apply for the digital scheme. This is a new scheme and instead…