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Public Involvement Front Door launch
The Public Involvement Front Door combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to open up the world of public involvement and empower researchers of all experience levels to meaningfully involve public members in their work.
The BME Health Forum's Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.
Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London
The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project has involved training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.
This project was funded by the National Lottery and has now ended (end of August 2025) however we are hoping to secure new funding to continue this work.
The video above was made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust showing the impact that Health Advocates make in their hospitals in understanding the barriers that many of their patients are facing.
Read more about this project here
You Need To Know - NHS womb cancer awareness campaign
The 'You Need To Know' campagn was launched on the 31st January. Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the United Kingdom. It is important to understand what women know about this cancer so that we can increase awareness. Several campaign assets have been developed such as posters, images, and a video that can be shared of which the BME Health Forum's Phayza Fudlalla took part in (see above). These can be shared on Social media, newsletters and placed in community settings. A video in Arabic is also now available.
Bi Borough VCS Health and Wellbeing Strategy
This Strategy has been developed over a period of months through a collaborative process with the voluntary and community sector and colleagues from across the statutory sector/NHS. It presents a number of case studies from the VCS including from the BME Health Forum that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.
Our weekly newsletter includes information about health and social care services, events, training, and jobs, with a focus on Northwest London
News/Events/Jobs/Services/Activities
» ESOL Update for London: September 2025
In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News; Provider spotlight - CRISIS; ESOL course vacancies; Learner progression opportunities; ESOL Jobs and Volunteering opportunities; Asks and offers; Partnerships; Training; Events; Resources; Funding and tenders; Data and research.
» Young Westminster Foundation September Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: an invitation to discuss a new local giving programme; FREE training from YWF and a request for your help with promotion of our YEP! programme. PLUS: funding news, free training on communications and addressing forced marriage. And a new campaign to help young carers get support.
» Free walking group for refugees and asylum seekers, 23rd September
Please see details about Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC)'s (sadly) final instalment in a series of free community walks this summer, organised by WCC in partnership with the Lambeth Tour Guides Association. These walks are aimed towards refugees and asylum-seekers who want to learn more about the local areas of Waterloo and Southbank.
» CORY’s new 2025/26 Community Fund is open! (apply by 21.11.25)
Please see details about a new grant opportunity which is open to community organisations in some London boroughs including Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. CORY is a UK-based recycling and waste management company and the grant supports applications with a particular focus on: Enhancing the local environment; Preventing waste and growing the reuse economy; Supporting skills development in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), as well as sustainability, the recycling, reuse, and waste management sectors, and on the River Thames.
» EVENT: 'Our Culture, Your Systems' - Anti-Slavery Day 2025 (22.10.25)
To mark Anti-Slavery Day 2025, we are pleased to invite you to an event hosted by Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea councils; ‘Our Culture, Your Systems’. This event will focus on the challenges of navigating complex UK support systems and will explore how culture can have an impact on the likelihood of reporting and accessing support for modern slavery and exploitation. We will be joined by guest speakers with lived experience and, local organisations representing the voices of those most affected by modern slavery across the three boroughs.
» Kooth - FREE online MH/ Wellbeing support for young people + list of resources
Kooth offers free online mental health and wellbeing support for young people and has a range and choice of support options under one digital roof. It has services that are accessible 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This includes one to one text based sessions with experienced counsellors and wellbeing practitioners. Please see a list of resources from KOOTH including videos, activity sheets and resources for parent/ carers, teachers and schools.
» Vaccination Conversation Training
NHS North West London have commissioned in person training sessions in having ‘Vaccination Conversations’. This one-day training will introduce the latest evidence-based techniques to guide conversations about vaccinations and to help engage with the vaccination concerns of residents. The training is for: Professionals and volunteers working with Westminster or Kensington and Chelsea residents who regularly have conversations about vaccinations as part of their role.
» Introduction to Measuring Impact in the Voluntary Sector Training (24.09.25)
Join One Westminster for a practical training session on “Measuring the Impact of your Work”, designed to help you understand the essentials of showing the difference your organisation makes. This interactive workshop will break down the basics of impact measurement into simple, manageable steps, with a strong focus on what funders need to see and how you can use impact evidence to strengthen your work.
» Make It Happen - Calendar of events/ Pychoeducational workshops
Make it Happen is a group of parent carers of children and young people with special needs and disabilities, working together to help improve services for children and young people with learning disabilities in Westminster. Please see their current calendar of events including their upcoming series of psychoeducational workshops on Mental Health awareness, Understanding anxiety, Self care and relaxation; and Understanding child's behaviour.
» Understanding Miscarriage workshop (24.09.2024)
Mosaic will be co-facilitating a women’s health workshop on Understanding miscarriage on 24th September at 4 Lilestone Street. This workshop is part of an ongoing series of health sessions that Mosaic has been running in collaboration with Women’s Health, Imperial College, and the NHS. The session is open to women from ethnic minority backgrounds who may have experienced miscarriage and are seeking information or emotional support, as well as to women who may feel anxious about pregnancy due to the risk of miscarriage.
Services & Activities
» Action West London Employability Programmes (2025)
Please see information about two Action West London employability programmes: Empowering Ethnic Minority communities find employment opportunities - for 18 - 24 yr olds from ethnic minority backgrounds who are on probation. The other programme delivered in partnership with SEGROW is for 18+ residents who are economically inactive/ unemployed - this programme is called 'Grow'.
» Al-Aman (DVIP) Arabic Speaking service
DVIP’s Al-aman service has continued to receive funding from London Councils to support women from Arabic speaking communities who have been affected by gender based violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and honour based violence...
» Breathe Easy Support Group
DO YOU LIVE IN PIMLICO AND SUFFER FROM A BREATHING PROBLEM? BREATHE EASY PADDINGTON is your Westminster patient support group, for anyone affected by a lung condition. We offer mutual support, information...
» British Red Cross Refugees and Befriending Project
The British Red Cross runs four 'Refugees and Befriending Projects' (R'n'B) for young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 14-21. Our peer-led befriending projects are facilitated by peer-befrienders and adult volunteers...
» Community Pantry and The Abbey Centre
The Abbey Centre Community Pantry is open to provide access to affordable food for local people. For the low price of £5 per visit Community Pantry members can select a number of items each week with a typical value of over £40!
» Counselling Directory - search for a counsellor or psychotherapist near you
Counselling Directory was set up as a free, confidential service to encourage those in distress to seek help. Visitors can read about different areas of distress, view useful articles written by counsellors and refine their...
» Deaf Hope Services
Deaf Hope is a new specialist domestic abuse service for Deaf women and children, and the first service of its kind in the UK. We have been established around 18 months and our current funding is...
» Dementia Adviser Service in Westminster
The Westminster Dementia Adviser service provides advice, information and guidance to those who have received a diagnosis of dementia, as well as their families and supporters. As well as working in partnership with NHS...
» Domestic abuse and Sexual violence Information about Helpline services in your area
Please see below some information about domestic and sexual violence helplines that are funded by London Councils and available in your area...
» FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) Service
West London African Women's service - Community support and information...
