Welcome to the Live Well Havering newsletter!
This monthly newsletter is a space to find out about free health and wellbeing support, local groups and events in Havering.
To promote your group, event or service in this newsletter, email us.
Fancy a free brew and chat?
Why not come along to Andy's Man Club's peer support groups every Monday?
There’s no fees and no booking, just a safe, non-judgemental space for any man 18+ to talk.
Find out more about the Romford group, or drop them an email to join their online groups.
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Havering Council's Public Health team are looking for 4 passionate male volunteers to help promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Havering.
Havering is running HereToTalk training for local businesses that often work with male customers. The training teaches staff how to recognise when men may be struggling with their mental health and what to do in those situations.
We're looking for volunteers to
- Spend a day in March visiting local businesses to promote the training.
- Go to a one hour talk about the programme and learn how to best speak to local businesses to promote the training.
All volunteers will receive a £50 voucher as an appreciation of their time and effort.
Get involved
If you’re interested, please email Caitlin Paul with your name, phone number, email and why you’d like to be involved.
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Has your child missed their school vaccinations?
Vaccination UK are running catch up clinics in Havering.
They are offering the following vaccines:
- DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus & Polio)
- Meningitis ACWY
- MMR
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HPV (check with your local team)
- Flu
Contact the team and book an appointment via email, on the phone (0203 343 2400 (Option 2) or via their website.
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Julia Lopez, the Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, is running her next in her series of job fairs in the borough on Friday 14 February at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
Come along to meet employers from a range of sectors and to find job opportunities suitable for you.
If you're looking for employment support, contact Havering Works.
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Citizen's Advice Havering are hosting an information and advice session aimed at unpaid carers in the borough.
From recent surveys, unpaid carers said that money is the thing they would like support with the most.
This session aims to give information about managing money and debt, as well as what benefits carers may be entitled to.
To register to attend, please contact Zoey on 01708 796600.
If you are an unpaid carer looking for support, contact Havering Carers Hub.
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Habitat for Humanity Great Britain believes that having a decent home supports families to live happy, healthy lives.
The team will be offering the following types of support in Havering:
- Specialist Housing and Support Services
- Workshops and Courses
- Employability and Life Skills
Have your say on what you would like to see the team offer in the borough.
Fill out their survey
Contact Gemma for more information and support (via email or on the phone at 07718 928780).
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Citizen's Advice Havering have published guidance on what to do this winter if you're struggling with damp and mould.
Take a look at their website for information and advice.
If you want to learn how to keep your home damp and mould free, sign up to a damp and mould workshop for top tips and free microfibre cloths to take home.
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Havering is excited to announce the launch of the new Dementia Strategy.
The aim of the strategy is:
- to raise the profile and importance of dementia care and support.
- to recognise the positive improvement that has taken place and to outline the areas that need greater focus and change.
Dementia support is very important. As Havering residents are now living longer, it is now one of the most prevalent health issues in the borough.
The strategy has the following priorities:
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Preventing Well – this part of the strategy looks at how we can prevent dementia, as well as spot and diagnose it early.
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Diagnosing Well – The strategy aims to make sure that residents are diagnosed with dementia as early as possible. It aims to get residents the right support for while they are waiting for their diagnosis and after they have been diagnosed, as well as improving the diagnosis process itself.
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Supporting Well – Supporting people with dementia, their carers and families to avoid times of crisis.
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Living Well – Supporting people living with dementia to live well in Havering, have a full life and remain where they wish to live.
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Dying Well – this part of the strategy looks at supporting people with dementia with their end of life care and with bereavement support.
If you are affected by dementia, contact the Alzheimer's Society in Havering.
Tapestry is gearing up for winter by offering a Warm Welcome Space to everyone in our community.
Tapestry is a warm, safe, welcoming, free space that is open to everyone in the community.
This new Warm Space will be open Monday and Thursday 10.00 - 15:00 from the 17
February.
Please do come along, make friends and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. The Tapestry team can also help you with practical advice and
signpost you to other local support.
For more information, please contact the Team via email or on the phone at 01708 79660.
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Want to support your community with their health and wellbeing?
Join the next FREE training day on 27 February 9:30-15:00 to become an accredited health champion!
Not only will you meet other amazing community champions in your area, but you'll gain a qualification (Health Champion RSPH Level 2 Health Awareness).
Email the team to book your spot.
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The Ardleigh Green Family Centre meets again on Tuesday 4 February. Come along for support on a range of topics.
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Ardleigh Green Family Centre are partnering with national charity, The Mind of the Student, to discuss how to support the wellbeing of students and parents.
Come along for a coffee on 4 February for support and more information about our new Mind of the Parent workshops taking place in February (please see poster on the right for more details).
Register for Mind of the Parent workshops via their website.
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The next Havering Green Forum will be held online on 11 February at 19:00.
All welcome for a lively and interesting discussion on all things climate action.
Join the Microsoft Teams call via this link.
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The following feedback opportunities are open for you to share your views:
Did you give birth in January or February 2025? Take part in the NHS Maternity Survey to share your feedback. Find out more.
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3 February
4 February
7 February
8 February
9 Feburary
10 February
11 February
- Havering Green Forum (see article above)
14 February
- Valentine's Balloon Dash
- Job & Skills Fair (see article above)
- Citizen's Advice workshop for unpaid carers on money and debt (see article above)
15 February
17 February
20 February
22 February
23 February
24 February
25 February
- Mind of the Parent workshop - Fostering Self-Esteem and Resilience in your Child. Contact the Ardleigh Green Family Centre for more information.
27 February
28 February
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