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
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.
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.
Read more about this project here
* Read more about our NEW Health Advocacy Service 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
Latest News
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: the Stronger Futures grants (closing on Monday), three free courses and a great range of local opportunities for young people.
West London Centre for Counselling (WLCC) isa BACP-accredited charity providing accessible, high-quality counselling services across West London. We work in partnership with the NHS to support individuals experiencing a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. As part of our commitment to increasing access to support, we are pleased to introduce our Low-Cost Counselling Service. This service offers affordable, longer-term counselling for adults who may not be able to access or afford private therapy.
We’re asking for feedback on new refurbishment designs for the ground and first floors at Charing Cross Hospital. We’d like you to take a look at the latest proposals and tell us whether the designs reflect what you told us previously and if anything still needs further thought. Please share your views by Wednesday 13 May.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are setting up a new patient and carer group, and we’re looking for local people who want to help improve how we communicate. If you’ve ever found a hospital letter confusing, a leaflet hard to follow, or information unclear, this is your chance to help change that.
Please see information about the following funding opportunity for local VCS providers through the The London Community Foundation - VRU Stronger Futures 3.0. This programme will support community-led organisations to deliver activities and services during high-risk hours, helping young people stay safe, build skills, and access positive opportunities.
Understand the key changes from the Renters' Rights Act, what they mean for private renters, and where to get support - you can find this information on the London Assembly website. You can also learn about the Renters' Rights Act and how it will change advice with some free elearning courses from Shelter.
The next VIP (Very Inclusive Party!) is on Friday 24th July 2026 – 6.30-10pm at Grand Junction, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, W25TF. This is the fifth VIP party at Grand Junction – fully accessible and inclusive, for everyone. £7 in advance and £10 on the door. All support workers go free. There will be three DJs, dancers, photo booth, a calm crafting room, café open for hotdogs, cakes and hot drinks, bar open for alcohol and soft drinks, plenty of trained support in the room. It’s super fun!
Please see a list of all upcoming courses from Media Trust including: Comms courses for charities; Media Trust’s upcoming courses including: Comms courses for charities; SEO for charities: Boost your website’s visibility; Words that inspire giving: Copywriting for fundraisers; Podcasting for charities; How charities can get started on TikTok; and more
Tell It Community Network (formerly Tell It Parents Network) is pleased to announce that we are now an approved centre for delivering courses accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, (RSPH). The first set of courses are in Health Awareness and Understanding Mental Wellbeing and are planned for May and June - anyone interested is encouraged to enquire as soon as possible as spaces are limited!
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: Stronger Futures Programme 3.0 from the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit; Bromley Community Fund; Bromley Community Fund; Bromley Community Fund; Thamesmead Community Fund; PLUS bumper round up of resources and training opportunities.
Are you desperate to change your eating habits, but don’t know where to start?
Worried about what’s really in the food you buy, and whether it could be impacting your health? Whether you’re battling weight gain, gut issues, low mood, fatigue or another health concern, we want to hear from you! Professor Tim Spector and Dr Kandi Ejiofor are looking for families/ households/ couples who dream of feeling healthier, to take part in series 2 of What Not to Eat.
Welcome to the Heart Voices Newsletter! We hope you have been enjoying the arrival of warmer and sunnier weather. In this edition we’ve got lots to share, including British Heart Foundation's (BHF) most recent updates around tackling inequalities, and how to access heart health information for your community. We want to make sure you are aware of everything that could help support your communities' heart health, so please forward anything relevant onto your networks.
Join The Abbey Centre's FREE, friendly 5-week English course as part of their WOW (Women Off to Work) programme, designed especially for women preparing to enter the world of work. Each session will last 2 hours and will give you the chance to build your confidence in speaking, listening and reading everyday English, whilst meeting new people. This is a 5 week course starting on the 1st May 2026.
The One You healthy lifestyle service as well as delivering health checks and healthy lifestyle support, delivers free training on MECC. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach that encourages staff and volunteers to use everyday interactions to have brief, supportive conversations that help people make positive changes to their health and wellbeing. It focuses on listening, signposting, and empowering people to take small, achievable steps. Upcoming dates are 5th May, 4th June and 16th July.
Join us online for a Lunch and Learn session all about the Windrush Compensation Scheme. This session is being delivered by the Home Office Windrush Engagement team and geared toward Westminster Connects Volunteers, but all voluntary and community sector organisations, volunteers and community leaders in Westminster and Westminster City Council staff are welcome to attend. This is your chance to get the latest information on what the scheme offers and how it could benefit communities that you work with.
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