Feeling lonely can happen to us all, but there are lots of ways that you can get involved with your local community and meet new friends.
One-to-one support
Community Neighbourhood Link Workers support residents for up to six weeks on a one-to-one basis to help build confidence in seeking out and/or rediscovering hobbies and interests. Working together, we will both agree on an action plan that supports you to keep active, connected and healthy.
Information, advice and guidance
Don’t know where to start? We can offer information, advice and guidance on how to access local activities and services. There are lots of free activities available in Newham including gardening, walking groups, chess, carer support groups, knitting, exercising, volunteering and so much more.
A member of the team is based in each Community Neighbourhood and has oversight of local health and social care and events taking place in our libraries and community centers – so if you have any ideas of what’s missing we can help make it happen.
Tips and ideas – if you are feeling lonely
Feeling lonely is a normal human emotion such as joy and sadness. Everyone will feel lonely from time to time and is simply a sign of wanting contact with people.
Download Combatting loneliness - helpful tips (Word) for information about what you can do, where you can go for support and top tips on combatting loneliness.
Meet The Team
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Neighbourhood(s) |
Link Worker |
Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Beckton and Royal Docks |
Shamilla Kumari |
Tel: 020 3373 1804 Mobile: 07854 962478 |
|
East Ham and Manor Park |
Mikayl Mehtab |
Tel: 020 3373 1076 Mobile: 07812 675213 |
|
Custom House and Canning Town |
Noreen Mukalazi |
Tel: 020 3373 0332 Mobile: 07814 615350 |
|
Forest Gate and Stratford & West Ham |
Jacqui Pringle |
Tel: 020 3373 7814 Mobile: 07812 675187 |
|
Green Street and Plaistow |
Habiba Ali |
Tel: 020 3373 2809 Mobile: 07812675216 |
|
Team Manager |
John Celso
|
Tel: 020 3373 1076 Mobile: 07866 152925 |
You can also email CNLW@newham.gov.uk or LonelinessAction@newham.gov.uk with any queries, referrals or ideas.
