Articles on Family Information Service (76)
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…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…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…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.…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…Identifying and supporting children with additional needs in the early years (aged 0-7)
Welcome to the 0-5 years area of the SEND local offer for Newham. Within this section you will find information on: - 1) What to do if you are worried about your child’s development 2) What are MENCAP providing in Newham?3) Making an early notification…In-year Admissions
If you want to apply for place in a state-funded school in Newham during the school year you must make an in-year application.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.…