Articles on Family Information Service (76)

  1. Health

    There are a range of health and well being services available in Newham, some are universal; this means that they are available for everyone to access; examples of universal health services include GP, Health visitor and School Nursing. Other services are what are known as…
  2. Healthwatch Newham

    Healthwatch Newham is 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. Healthwatch Newham will run co-ordinate and support events, projects and…
  3. Help with accessing the Internet

    SIM cards are available to anyone who meets the criteria below: 18+ years old  AND be from a low income household  And qualifies in one or several of the following statements:  Has no access or insufficient access to the internet at home AND/OR has no…
  4. Help with Childcare Costs

    Tax Free Childcare Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme to help working families with their childcare costs. Parents can open an online childcare account to pay their registered childcare providers directly. For every £8 a parent pays into their account, the government will add £2. You…
  5. Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

    What is this programme about The aim of the programme is to support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, encouraging them to engage in interactive and fun activities and provide them with access to nutritious food during the holidays.…
  6. Housing and Homelessness

    Homelessness is devastating, dangerous and isolating. On average, homeless people are more likely than the general population to: Die at a younger age Have been victims of violence Take their own life than the general population Causes of homelessness People become homeless for lots of…
  7. Infant Feeding and Breastfeeding Support

    Infant Feeding and Breastfeeding Support Newham offers a range of local based and free community support on infant feeding through Health Visitors, Children’s Centres, Community Organisations, Peer supporters, in person and virtual based help across the borough. Browse through the information below and downloadable leaflets.…
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