Local training and support

You can improve your knowledge of health literacy by joining an online e-learning session.

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) empowers staff and volunteers to turn everyday interactions into opportunities for positive change.

MECC equips them to have meaningful conversations about health and wellbeing, guiding residents and communities towards local resources and support. Find out more and sign up. 

Hackney Council offers support to help residents improve their digital skills.

City of London Age UK offers a Digital inclusion service for those over the age of 55 and over. 

Use this checklist created by the Patient Information Forum (PIF) team to help check how health-literacy friendly your materials are. 

Hackney Moneyhub is a team within Hackney Council. Its friendly and non-judgemental team has decades of experience supporting people who are struggling with finances, looking for extra help or advice with the benefits system.

City residents facing financial (debt, benefits) or housing challenges can access confidential and unbiased support from City Advice advisors.

Hackney Council offers its own ESOL classes for residents who want to improve their English language skills. You can see what is available, where and when, as well as contact details for the relevant team on these slides.

This two sided leaflet has been thoughtfully created by the local residents. It aims to provide valuable information and resources to help residents navigate the challenges associated with the cost of living, connecting them with essential neighbourhood support services tailored to their needs. A co-production piece of work together with Healthwatch Hackney, Supporting Transitions and Empowering People Service (STEPS), Hackney Council and East London Foundation Trust.

A book written by a Hackney GP, Dr Joseph Spitzer, expanding on the work of Nicky Vyras which explores her experiences and gives useful information about certain aspects of Orthodox Jewish life.