Tower Hamlets Faith Health Action Partnership
Churches Health Action Partnership
We have been funded by Tower Hamlets Public Health to work with Black African churches in the borough to provide support for local communities during the cost of living crisis and the recovery from the pandemic.
We are working with Christ Apostolic Church, Pilgrim’s Tabernacle, RCCG Jubilee Hall and Newham African Caribbean Centre. These groups are proving a friendly warm space that is open to whole community, alongside health awareness sessions, fitness, trips, refreshments and activities.
The project is supported by Tower Hamlets Inter Faith Forum. Our engagement coordinators are working closely with the faith leaders to help start, maintain and evaluate the work of the projects, which are providing vital benefits to local people.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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Christ Apostolic Church: Health Action Partnership
Christ Apostolic Church, located in Bow holds weekly health sessions that have a hug benefit to attendees.
The sessions offer BMI testing as well as blood pressure and diabetes checks, alongside physical activities such as table tennis.
Everyone is welcome at these friendly sessions, and food is provided. Sessions take place each Sunday from 1:30pm.
For more info, contact [email protected].
Pilgrim's Tabernacle: Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness
Located in Bethnal Green, Pilgrim’s Tabernacle offer blood pressure checks in addition to awareness talks each Sunday. Recent topics have included addressing low mood and healthy eating, where attendees enjoyed creating healthy smoothies.
The sessions are family friendly and provide guidance to both parents and children on good communication.
The sessions run each Sunday with a 2pm start.
For more info, contact [email protected].
RCCG Jubilee Hall: Health Awareness and Wellbeing
RCCG Jubilee Hall are running sessions every 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month at Old Ford Methodist Church.
The sessions focus on different aspects of wellbeing each time. A recent session focused on the link between the cost of living crisis and mental health. Food is provided and everyone of all ages are welcome. Resources are also available to take home.
For more info, contact [email protected].
Newham African Caribbean Resource Centre: Winter Fun Activities
NACRC are running activities in Tower Hamlets in their Winter Activities programme, focussed on healthy living and fitness, as well as music and storytelling. A past session included advice on seeking help for mental health issues.
The sessions take place in Bow each Wednesday at 11am.
For more info, contact [email protected].
