Support and help for adults

The stillbirth and neonatal death charity, Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby during pregnancy or soon after birth.

If you have been affected by a still birth or death of a baby in the early weeks of life, and would like to talk to someone about your experience, you may find comfort by speaking to a member of the helpline team on 0808 164 3332 telephone helpline is free to call from landline and mobiles.

Whether you are a parent, family member, friend or health or social care professional supporting bereaved parents, support is available. Sands offers support regardless if your baby died recently or many years ago.

Seetec is one of the UK’s largest and most experienced providers of Government ­funded employment and skills training programmes, helping thousands of individuals find employment or gain qualifications every year.

Shared Lives (formerly known as Adult Placement) is a service that matches adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with carers and their families, to live within their home. Shared Lives local branch is in Newham.

Sir James Hawkey Hall was the civic hall for the former borough of Wanstead and Woodford, that was opened in March 1955 by Sir Winston Churchill. It's grand mid-century decor and commemorative historical items lend an impressive backdrop for your function. It is avaliable to hire for all sorts of events.