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The BME Health Forum is a partnership of Global Majority grassroots organisations

We work together to promote systemic change to address health inequalities in racialised communities. We deliver health and wellbeing services, help our partners and their communities influence healthcare policy/provision, and strengthen Global Majority organisations.

Our organisation is led by people with experience of the issues we address.

The BME Health Forum is governed by a board of 9 trustees, the majority of whom are Directors of Global Majority community organisations. See our current trustees here.

The board is supported by an advisory group which also includes representatives from the NHS North West London ICS, Kensington & Chelsea Social Council, One Westminster, and SOBUS.

We secure funding to coordinate health and wellbeing services, delivered with our partners

We increase partners' capacity to deliver services with training, fundraising, organisational development & governance support

We help partners and their communities influence healthcare policy and provision

Highlights

"Health and Wellbeing Day" for BME Women promoting Health Awareness and Wellbeing

Join Ethiopian Women's Empowerment Group (EWEG) on the 20th November for this FREE community wellbeing event.

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The BME Health Forum, together with a steering group of African and Caribbean led community organisations hosted the Launch Event of the Community In-Reach programme of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster at the Stowe Centre on Saturday 13th June – We called it “ Celebrating our Health” and it was a truly fun, engaging and informative day bringing together the community with fun activities, free exercise sessions, dance show from Paddington Arts youth dance group, music, health talks, free haircuts from Mane Culture, delicious African and Caribbean food from local caterers and NHS professionals offering a range of information on health issues and research initiatives relevant to African and Caribbean communities. We also had a range of stalls from local community organisations and on the spot blood pressure checks.

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Community In-Reach

The Community In‑Reach Programme is all about working with community organisations led by or supporting African and Caribbean people across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We’re looking for organisations that will host culturally rooted health & wellbeing events in places people know and trust. Instead of expecting people to travel to clinics or navigate complicated systems, events bring support and advice into places where people already gather such as community centres, faith spaces, youth hubs, cultural venues and more.

The programme is delivered in partnership by:

BME Health Forum — local programme lead
Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC)
One Westminster
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board - who fund the programme.

Public Involvement Front Door launch

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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.

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Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London

The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project involves training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.

This project is funded by the National Lottery and the initial programme ended in August 2025, however we have recently secured renewed 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.

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.

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Latest News

Reminder: St Mary’s hospital consultation survey closes this weekend

A quick reminder that the current phase of consultation on the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital and the wider campus masterplan closes this weekend (31st October). If you have not yet responded, we would be very grateful if you could complete the consultation survey before it closes. Your feedback will help shape the next stage of the proposals as we continue to develop the design for the new hospital and wider campus.

Upcoming Mental Health Carers' Peer Support Forum (19.11.26)

Open to anyone caring for or supporting someone with mental health needs who lives in Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea. Join us in Church Street Library on 19th November 4-6pm for a friendly space to connect, share and support one another. Hot drinks and refreshments provided.

Workshop for Carers: Coping with Crisis (03.11.26)

The first is a new pilot course from CNWL's Recovery and Wellbeing College, “Coping with Crisis”, which is designed specifically for carers and focuses on supporting their own wellbeing when a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Help Shape the Kensington and Chelsea Economy Plan - Consultation

RBKC is developing a new Economy Plan, which will set out the Council’s priorities for supporting residents and businesses across Kensington and Chelsea over the next three years.  We want to ensure that the views of people who live, work and enjoy spending time in the borough are heard as part of the consultation, along with the organisations that support them through creating community connections, running programmes or employing people. We would welcome your support in people and local organisations to take part to ensure that the final plan reflects the needs of our communities.

Discriminatory Abuse Practice Toolkit: Making Safeguarding Equitable – Launch Webinar (19.11.26)

Join Local Government association during Safeguarding Adults Week for the launch of the Discriminatory Abuse Practice Toolkit. The webinar will provide an overview of the toolkit and how it can support practitioners to recognise and respond to discriminatory abuse. Speakers will also share examples of how the approach has been used in practice.

SAEB Webinar: Understanding PTSD and Trauma in Safeguarding Practice (18.11.2026)

Join Catherine Knights, Sarah Heke and Annie Billing from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for this practical webinar exploring trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their relevance to safeguarding practice on Wednesday 18 November 2026, 12.30 - 13.30.

Westminster Lived Experience Recruitment Event (10.11.26)

Interested in a paid Westminster Lived Experience role? CNWL are hosting a recruitment event for Lived Experience roles in Westminster. This is an opportunity to find out more about what is involved in Lived Experience roles and about upcoming roles that are available, including a Lead Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner role. Please note: our Lived Experience roles require experience of using Community Mental Health services.

Fixing the Fence project funding opportunity + Job Opportunity (Project Manager role - apply by 16.11.26)

'Fixing the Fence' is a new strategic initiative developed by Advice Services Alliance with funding from the City Bridge Foundation targeted to small, locally based advice providers in London, working with Black and ethnically diverse communities. Fixing the Fence will offer a programme of funding and support for a core cohort of 10 organisations, to develop their own projects to tackle the root causes of issues facing their clients. There will also be opportunities for a broader group of advice services, beyond the core cohort.

80 free patient/community places for 'Comedy on Prescription'

Craic Health has partnered with the City of Westminster, The Passage and Pimlico Library to offer 80 free places to Westminster patients or community across four separate social prescribing comedy workshop series (Comedy-on-Prescription®) running 6 November to 18 December. Our first Westminster series achieved what the NHS described as a "statistically significant gain in wellbeing", using their validated outcome measures. Each of the new courses has a maximum of 20 participants, so please refer early!

"Health and Wellbeing Day" FREE Community Wellbeing Day for BME Women (20.11.26)

Ethiopian Women's Empowerment Group (EWEG) cordially invite you to join them for a special Health and Wellbeing day for BME women, promoting health awareness, wellbeing and access to essential health services. Activities include, health checks, information on accessing health services, Henna, Chair massage, and delicious hot food!

Your latest update from Thrive LDN (October 2026)

Thrive LDN is a citywide partnership to ensure that all Londoners have an equal opportunity to good mental health. See the contents of their latest update including information about: Thrive LDN Impact Report 2024-2026; New Independent Review of mental health, ADHD and autism underlines need for mental health research and prevention; Fully funded places available on Suicide First Aid Lite; ClimateKind launches new website to help Londoners find their place in climate action.

Working with influencers, email marketing and more: Support for your charity this Autumn from Media Trust

See the latest training offers from the Media Trust including the following top opportunities this month: Introducing AI for Good with Havas: AI hackathon and mentoring for social mobility charities; Free support on making every email count; Want to use AI in your comms but struggling to keep your authentic voice? Join our free Comms Clinic!

Healthwatch Westminster Co-Production Session (29,10.26)

Healthwatch Westminster is looking to gather as many young adults (aged 18 – 25) to be part of an exciting co-production session taking place on Thursday, 29th of October, 5pm – 7.30pm. The aim of the project is to develop a Healthy Coping Mechanisms Toolkit for young people aged 18–25, with the co-production session giving young people the opportunity to share their views and ideas and help shape the content and format of the toolkit. Those who take part are in with a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher.

Cadogan Community Grant - Now Open

The first round of Year 3 of the Cadogan Community Grant programme is now open. Grants will be awarded to organisations delivering in the Chelsea area who can demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues facing the local community and deliver programmes that address them, with a focus on initiatives which increase people’s sense of community and belonging, environmental improvements, health and wellbeing activities, arts and culture and ongoing help for local groups.

SAEB Anti-slavery Bulletin and launch of Say No to Abuse - Modern Slavery Easy Read

Please find available to download the SAEB Anti-Slavery Day 2026 Bulletin: See, Hear and Act. Anti-Slavery Day took place on Sunday 18 October 2026 and provides an important opportunity to raise awareness of modern slavery, recognise hidden exploitation and encourage practical action across our partnerships and communities.

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