Newham is piloting a new offer of free vitamin D supplements for residents aged 65+.

Anyone in that age range can get vitamin D from various collection points throughout the Borough until April.

Vitamin D helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy. People who don’t have enough vitamin D are more likely to fall or break bones.

A good source of vitamin D is sunlight, but it can be hard to get enough in winter as the sun is not strong enough for the body to make vitamin D.

It is difficult to get enough vitamin D from food alone so doctors recommend taking vitamin D supplements (tablets) during winter to keep healthy.

For more information go to:

https://www.newham.gov.uk/health-adult-social-care/vitamin-d

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