Live Well Havering

01/02/2026

February is Heart Health Month! How can you get involved?

✅ FREE CPR Training led by Everyone Active – learn lifesaving skills:

📍 6 Feb: Central Park Leisure Centre (13:00–14:00)
📍 7 Feb: Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre (11:00–12:00)
📍 8 Feb: Sapphire Ice & Leisure (16:00–17:00)
📍 13 Feb: Central Park Leisure Centre (19:00–20:00)
📍 14 Feb: Mercury Mall (12:00–16:00 – no booking needed!)

Book your training spot:
https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/healthy-heart/

💓 Know Your Numbers – Get a FREE blood pressure check at:
✔ Live Well Havering Hubs & Pop-Ups
✔ Local pharmacies, libraries, Boots
✔ NHS Health Check (40+)
Find somewhere local to get your free check: https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/blood-pressure/

📣Speak to a Health Trainer:
St George's Health & Wellbeing Hub - Every Monday 10:00-14:00

Harold Hill Community Hub - Every Tuesday 12:00-15:00.

Rainham Community Hub - Every Wednesday 11:00-13:00.

29/01/2026

With so much wellbeing information available, it can be difficult to know where to begin and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about the right first step. Our Health Trainers are here to make that easier.

They offer friendly conversations, free blood pressure checks, and can signpost you to local services. You’re welcome to drop in to a Health Trainer hub:
📍 St George’s Health & Wellbeing Hub
Mondays, 10am–2pm
113 Suttons Ln, Hornchurch, RM12 6RR
📍 Harold Hill Community Hub
Tuesdays, 12pm–3pm
19A Farnham Road, Romford RM3 8ED
📍 Rainham Community Hub
Wednesdays, 11am–1pm
6 Celtic Farm Road, Rainham, RM13 9GP

You’ll also find our team at community pop‑up events. Visit the events calendar at the bottom of the Live Well Havering webpage to see where we’ll be next.

28/01/2026

Ever feel like there’s a LOT happening across Havering and it’s hard to keep track of it all?

You’re definitely not the only one!

That’s why we created the Live Well Havering partnership network to bring people together, share what’s happening, and help us all feel a little more connected.

If you’d like to be part of a FREE friendly space for updates, ideas, and collaboration, we’d love to welcome you in. Just drop us an email and share with anyone you think might be interested! ✉️✨

livewellhavering@havering.gov.uk 😊

26/01/2026

✨ Pause – Time for a Change: Havering Menopause Support Group on 5th February ✨

Next session: Bone Health
🗓 5 February 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30pm (online)
💻 Join from home

You don’t have to navigate menopause alone. Join our welcoming, non‑judgemental community and speak with a qualified Menopause Nurse.

Reserve your free place at www.lwh.support/menopause 🌿✨

26/01/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month! Let’s keep hearts beating strong in Havering.

✅ FREE CPR Training led by Everyone Active – learn lifesaving skills:
📍 6 Feb: Central Park Leisure Centre (13:00–14:00)
📍 7 Feb: Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre (11:00–12:00)
📍 8 Feb: Sapphire Ice & Leisure (16:00–17:00)
📍 13 Feb: Central Park Leisure Centre (19:00–20:00)
📍 14 Feb: Mercury Mall (12:00–16:00 – no booking needed!)

Book your training spot:
https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/healthy-heart/

💓 Know Your Numbers – Get a FREE blood pressure check at:
✔ Live Well Havering Hubs & Pop-Ups
✔ Local pharmacies, libraries, Boots
✔ NHS Health Check (40+)

Find somewhere local to get your free check: https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/blood-pressure/

🌟 Become a Health Champion!
Join our community, get free RSPH-accredited training, and help others live well.
📅 Next full-day training at Romford Town Hall
23 March 2026
More dates to follow due to demand!

23/01/2026

Looking for a safe, supportive space to talk about menopause?🌸

Join our Menopause Nurse‑led, non‑judgemental and welcoming community — a place to connect, share experiences, and feel heard.

Our upcoming sessions:
🗓 Thursday 5 February
⏰ 18:00–19:30
💻 Online via MS Teams
🫶Topic: Bone health

🗓 Thursday 5 March
⏰ 18:00–19:30
💻 Online via MS Teams
🫶Topic: Managing stress

Whether you're seeking guidance, reassurance, or simply a friendly community, you’re warmly invited.

👉 Sign up via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pause-time-for-a-change-menopause-support-group-tickets-1383576968959?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information, advice and support on menopause, visit:
https://www.livewellhavering.org.uk/article/menopause/

Join our Menopause Nurse-led non-judgemental, welcoming community and connect with other people experiencing the menopause.

22/01/2026

✨ Want to make a real difference in your community?

Become a Live Well Havering Health Champion! 🌱💚

We’re offering FREE accredited RSPH Health Champion training to anyone who lives or works in Havering.

Here’s what you’ll get:
💡 Full‑day RSPH accredited training
🤝 Join a supportive volunteer community
🌟 Help others reach their health & wellbeing goals
📚 Access to ongoing free wellbeing training

Our next session is on 23 March, 9:30–15:15 and spaces go fast! Our February training is already full.

➡️ Head to www.lwh.support/Healthchampion and sign up today!

20/01/2026

📣 Did you know…?

We send out two newsletters every month packed with free, local information to help you stay connected and supported in Havering! 💚

📰 One newsletter is designed for residents
👩‍💼 And another is tailored for professionals

We also send out a third newsletter exclusively to Live Well Havering Health Champions!

Want to stay in the loop?
Just head to our website and scroll down to the orange “Sign up to our newsletter” button 🧡

19/01/2026

✨ Celebrating our 2025/26 Community Chest projects! ✨

We’re proud to support an amazing range of local groups delivering creativity, connection, wellbeing and empowerment across Havering. From inclusive arts and youth programmes to mental health support, cultural clubs, befriending, sports, and community gatherings, people in Havering have come together to make these projects happen. 💚

A huge thank you to every organisation that applied to the Community Chest and to our wonderful community panel volunteers and working group!

We can't wait to see these projects progress this year 🌱✨

19/01/2026

We're excited to be funding this important project! 🥳

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-drag-karaoke-scope-out-tickets-1979657717524

08/01/2026

🌼 Long COVID Community Café – You’re invited 🌼

Looking for a supportive space to connect with others who understand what living with Long COVID feels like? Join us at our Long COVID Community Café — a FREE, non‑judgemental and welcoming group, co‑designed by people with Long COVID, for people with Long COVID.

📍 Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
🗓 16 January & 20 March 13:30-15:30
👥 Open to everyone aged 18+
💛 Supported by a Health Trainer facilitator

Come along to:
✨ Connect with others who share similar experiences
✨ Feel heard in a safe, understanding environment
✨ Access support, conversation and community

You can book your spot on Eventbrite using the QR code, drop in on the day, or call the Leisure Centre on 01708 463190.

📲Book online: lwh.support/long-covid

29/09/2025

This October, we’re inviting you to join the Live Well Havering Community Panel and help decide which projects receive funding through the Live Well Havering Community Chest.

Panel dates:
📍 Havering Town Hall
Monday 13 October 2025 – 9:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday 14 October 2025 – 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday 15 October 2025 – 9:00am to 3:00pm

We’re looking for people who live or work in Havering (18+) who want to share their insights. You don’t need any previous experience in grant-making – your lived experience, community knowledge, or simple interest in making Havering better is all you need.

Your time is valuable, and we would be so grateful for your support. As a thank-you, we hope to offer panel members a gift card (subject to availability).

Please email livewellhavering@havering.gov.uk to find out more!