Wellness & Safety Project
From "People Powered Forest Gate & Maryland"
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We aims to improve health and wellbeing and enhance community safety in Forest Gate by empowering local residents to take charge of their health, support one another, and co-create a safer, more connected neighbourhood.
Health inequalities are a growing concern in Forest Gate, with a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and stroke risk, particularly among Black and South Asian communities. Many residents lack access to culturally appropriate, practical information about managing these conditions and making healthy food choices.
Our project will deliver workshops on stroke and diabetes awareness, supported by local health professionals and trained volunteers. Sessions will focus on prevention, early detection, and self-management. In parallel, we will run a series of interactive healthy cooking classes, teaching residents how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals using familiar ingredients, with an emphasis on reducing salt, sugar, and saturated fats.
In response to concerns around community safety, our project will also bring people together through safety walkabouts, local forums, and workshops to identify safety concerns (e.g. poor lighting, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour) and develop community-led solutions in partnership with local authorities.
