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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Project (October 2023-March 2024)
The project is funded by Rethink Mental Illness and the NHS North West London Integrated Care System.
The project outline:
A partnership with 4 BAME organisations, each delivering a programme of activity in one of four boroughs including Westminster, RBKC, Hammersmith and Fulham and Ealling to address stigma around suicide and mental health:
Our partners delvering the project including:
- Abdul Mageed Educational Trust (Westminster)
- Iranian Association (Hammersmith & Fulham)
- Education and Skills Development Group (Ealing)
- Sudanese Community and Information Centre (RBKC)
The Aims of the project including
- More people will have good mental health
- More people with mental health problems will recover
- More people with mental health problems will have good physical health
- More people will have a positive experience of care and support
- Fewer people will suffer from avoidable harm
- Fewer people will experience stigma and discrimination
As part of this project a survey was conducted with community members from during October 2023-March 2024
A report on the survey findings, written by Phayza Fudlalla – Engagement and Projects Manager at teh BME Health Forum, was completed August 2024
Latest News/Events/Jobs
» Immune response may be harnessed to control HIV, RIO study shows
New antibody therapies could offer alternative to current treatments. Researchers led by Imperial have unveiled primary trial results that show encouraging advances in HIV treatment driven by immune-based therapies.
» GPs cut Social Prescribing in Westminster
With sadness, we must inform you that Healthcare Central London Ltd are decommissioning their social prescribing contract with One Westminster. The service is due to cease on 30th April 2025 after delivering 5 years of excellent connection and support to thousands of GP patients throughout Westminster.
» Young Westminster Foundation March Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: London Catalyst Project Grants; Active Westminster Project Funding; Greener Futures Fund; and Sports England Movement Fund.
» Breast Cancer Now - FREE Train the Trainer programme
The Breast Cancer Now Train the Trainer (TtT) pilot is a free breast health promotion training course that trains local community-based health care professionals, health promotion workers and community workers to promote breast awareness, screening, and risk reduction messages in their local communities.
» Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation is recruiting new Chair!
We are a community-led voluntary organisation, set up 15 years ago and committed to improve the lives of BAME women across London. We work with survivors of domestic violence, LBTQ+ members and migrant women with no recourse to public funds. We provide a range of wellbeing activities and advice on domestic violence and welfare for about 500 women each year.
» Black Health Inequalities Summit - 26.03.25
London Inspire Programme and CAHN will host the 2nd annual Black Health Inequalities Summit on Wednesday 26 March at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. This summit will feature leading voices from the Black Caribbean and African communities, healthcare professionals, community leaders, researchers, and individuals with lived experiences. Opportunities are available to showcase your work, research and programmes focused on tackling health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing among the Black community.
» Sisterhood Support Group - every second Thursday (13th March, 6-8pm)
SASH is relaunching our Sisterhood Support Group, a dedicated space designed to provide a supportive amd empowering platformn for Blck African & Caribbean women and non-binary individuals. The group aims to enhance sexual health knowledge, destress, promote healthy behaviours, and address specific sexual health concerns.
» NHS Care experienced peer support group
This network supports care-experienced NHS staff of all ages. Peer support plays a vital role in boosting well-being and connecting with others who have similar experiences can help build self-esteem, confidence, and lasting friendships. This peer support group connects NHS staff with care experience to celebrate achievements and foster support.
» Sinfonia Smith Square Coffee Morning Music for 50+ (12.03.25)
The perfect start to your day – step inside Smith Square’s historic vaulted crypt, grab a hot drink, and soak up inspiring chamber music from the emerging professional musicians of Sinfonia Smith Square. There’ll also be the chance to chat with the musicians over a coffee and sit right amongst the music-making. This FREE event is particularly suitable for older members of our community, offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
» Bikeworks - All Ability Inclusive Cycling club at Ashburnham school (SW10)
Come ride with us for a free, fun, and supportive cycling experience, designed for families and young people. Held in a safe, off-road environment, we bring the freedom and excitement of cycling to everyone. Explore our amazing fleet of specialist cycles and let our friendly, experienced team help you find the perfect one for your needs.
» FREE Upcoming events from London Sport Welfare Team
Please see this list of upcoming events from London Sport's Welfare team including Welfare Officer Drop-in sessions; Gambling Awareness workshop on the 3rd March; National Bystander Awareness Day training; A Trauma informed approach to exercise provision CPD training.
» Culture and Community Grants programme
The Culture and Community Grants programme invites arts organisations, community groups and schools to apply for funding to widen participation in Westminster’s extraordinarily vibrant cultural offer, thereby helping the council deliver its Fairer Westminster Strategy. This opportunity encourages local creatives and cultural organisations to deliver wellbeing and engagement projects in partnership with local residents.
» Free Community Space for Ad Hoc use in Thorpe close (RBKC)
Westway Trust have an indoor space located beside their main office, 2 Thorpe Close, available for local community organisations to host meetings with preference given to their member organisations.
» Using AI for grant applications
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has released a new statement saying that it will not reject applications from charities that have used AI tools. Recognising the value in tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude to save time and improve accessibility, NLCF have reassuringly said “you can use AI tools to help write your funding application. We will not reject an application just because AI was used.” Although AI applications will be considered, they have recommended to charities to make sure they personalise their applications and avoid using AI-suggested budgets without reviewing them.
» Breastfeeding Resident Surveys are now LIVE! (ends 17.03.25)
As part of developing our integrated breastfeeding plan across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, we have created a resident breastfeeding survey. The survey is open to: anyone living in RBKC or Westminster who is either pregnant or has an infant under the age of 2 whether they are thinking about or have breastfed, infant formula fed or are doing a mixture of both. The survey has also been translated into the following languages: Somali, Bengali, Arabic, Polish and French
» The Loved and Wanted campaign - Mayor Of London
This Valentine's day on the 14th February the Mayor of London launched a new campaign that many of you are now familiar with. Loved and Wanted sends a strong message that all Londoners are respected and valued in this city – a sentiment we know you already promote through your incredible work, and often during Londoners’ most vulnerable moments.
» Invitation to Apply for Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) Funding – 2025/26 (apply by 17.03.2025)
The Safer Neighbourhood Funding is now open for applications. This is funding to be used for activities, workshops, projects and programmes which support one of more of the SNB priorities which include: Reducing and preventing violence; Increasing trust and confidence; Better supporting victims in reducing the number of repeat victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence; and Protecting people from being exploited or harmed.
» Chelsea and Westminster Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Engagement request
A Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership represents the service user voice in NHS maternity and neonatal services. Here at Chelsea and Westminster MNVP, we cover both West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals. Have you given birth or used the maternity services in either of our hospitals over the last 2 years? We would love to speak to you. Only by hearing your experiences can we ensure positive changes are made to make maternity and neonatal services better for all.
» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (January 2025)
The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.
» Outreach at 50 - Unlocking potential
Celebrating 50 years of outreach at Imperial, the latest instalment from the Outreach at 50 special interview series explores how access to opportunities, guidance, and hands-on learning helps young people shape their futures, break down barriers and unlock their potential.
» Improving planned care and reducing waiting times in North West London
This spring, NHS North West London is engaging with residents, health and care professionals, community groups and stakeholders to develop a new strategy for planned care. Planned care refers to a non-emergency health care, such as hospital outpatient appointments or planned surgery.
» North West London Health and Social Care Skills Academy Partner Newsletter (January)
Please see the latest Newsletter from NHS Health and Social Care Skills Academy Stakeholder newsletter with information about the NHS Masterclass at City of Westminster College promoting NHS careers to 16-18 year olds; information about the Displaced International Social Care Worker Project; NWL Midwifery OSCE Training Programme; WorkWell programme; and Upcoming CPD dates.
» The Arc of Research: from Bed to Bedside Webinar Recording from 29.01.25
Kelly Gleason, Lead Nurse at Cancer Research UK and the Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Surgery and Cancer Public Involvement Theme Lead and Evie Wren, PhD student and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) describe 'the journey of research from bench to bedside". 'Bench' refers to laboratory research where scientists develop new medications or gain a better understanding of diseases. Kelly and Evie explain the process by which lab research reaches and benefits patients.
» London Community Foundation February 2025 Grants News
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund, Greener Futures Fund, The Hedley Foundation, Active Lives (Peter Harrison Foundation), Trust for London, Windrush Justice Programme, Percy Bilton Charity, YAPP Charitable Trust, Skipton Charitable Trust, Children in Need Core Cost grants, and more
» ActiveWestminster Network Activity Project Funding (opens 17.02.25 - 16.03.2025)
ActiveWestminster Network partners are invited to submit a proposal for funding support of up to £1000 to support the development or upscaling of a health and wellbeing physical activity community project. Network partners should submit their online application for funding, along with a complete cost breakdown form.
» Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group Opportunity
Do You Have a Lung or Chest Condition? We Need Your Help! Are you of Black heritage and living with a lung or chest condition? Would you like to help make healthcare better for us? The Medical Research Council Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group and Asthma + Lung UK are working on a project to make sure Black people’s voices are heard in lung health research.
» Mental Health Ward Volunteer Opportunity at St Charles Hospital
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» Corporate support for community projects - Spring 2025
This is a follow-up on the community projects that One Westminster have been advertising to Westminster Responsible Businesses this winter. Please let One Westminster know if you have received business support so far, or if these projects are still in need, then we can update and re-advertise them.
Furthermore if you have other charity requests for corporate support for upcoming months, just get in touch. We can promote these in the Spring edition of the Community Investment bulletin, which goes out to hundreds of businesses in Westminster Council’s Responsible Business Network.
» Young Westminster Foundation February Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: How to talk to young people about sex and relationships; Young K&C Foundation are growing their team; Building the boundaries masterclass; Community Contribution Fund; Ward budget funding; Harley Street Community Fund; and more.
» PAPYRUS - Free suicide prevention training
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» London Resilience - January 2025 Update
Welcome to the January 2025 London Resilience Update. Happy Lunar New Year to all East and Southeast Asian communities celebrating! In this update you’ll find information on: Winter Preparedness Resources ; The N10 Gas Outage Response; The Mayor’s Loved and Wanted Campaign; British Red Cross’ Flood Risk Report; The Met Office Training; and Great Mental Health Day 2025.
» You Need To Know - ovarian cancer awareness campaign launched
We’re excited to announce that North East London Cancer Alliance and The Eve Appeal charity launched the ‘You Need To Know’ ovarian cancer awareness campaign this week at Tila Nails salon in Hackney. Do check out our campaign video here and various news links to find out more.
» Spaces Available for ClementJames Women's Confidence Programme!
The ClementJames centre has another Women's Confidence Programme starting soon, on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 12:30 for six weeks from the 27th February until the 3rd April at 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQ. This course will cover the usual range of topics such as Self-awareness and Boundaries, Communication and Body Language, Confidence and Self-compassion, and more.
» 2025 BMA Foundation grants to open on 1 February 2025
The BMA Foundation awards research grants each year (this year totalling almost £1 million) to encourage and further medical research in a variety of areas. One of these grants, the Dawkins and Strutt grant, is to assist research into gender and race bias in clinical decision making in healthcare. This grant, and other BMA Foundation grants will open soon for online application via the BMA Foundation website. The application deadline is 16 March 2025.
» LSCP Training Update: FGM, Parental Substance Use, Safer Recruitment Refresher and more
Please see details of a range of Learning Sessions being offered by the Safeguarding Children's Board over 2025. They include FGM in the Middle East and North Africa, Parental Substance Use and the Impact on Children, and, Safer Recruitment Refresher.
» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (December 2024)
The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.
» Opportunity to run workshops on a canal boat at the end of February
An opportunity is arriving on the canal by Meanwhile Gardens in Golborne in the last week of February to run a 90-min workshop or workshops for up to 10 people on a visiting community canal boat. Workshops could be for a closed group you already have in mind, or advertised for public access. The focus of the week is on arts, education and health/wellbeing.
» Volunteers Needed For Research On Men's Health
This research explores the views held by Afro-Caribbean men aged 50 and over towards attending the doctor for men’s health issues. Participation involves a 10–15 minute online questionnaire. All participant responses are anonymous. Upon completion you can opt-in to be entered into a £25 Amazon gift voucher draw.
» Over £400k awarded by Westminster Brighter Futures Fund
Young Westminster Foundation is pleased to announce that 32 grants totalling £419,139 have been awarded to youth organisations across Westminster in the sixth round of the Westminster Brighter Futures Fund. This investment will provide invaluable support for Westminster’s young people and their families over the coming 12 months. The Fund has become a vital lifeline for many organisations in Westminster who experience great demand for their services against a backdrop of financial uncertainty.
» Shifaá Healing Hearts Counselling services - New FREE offer
Shifaá Healing Hearts Counselling (SHHC) service's aim is to create a safe and compassionate space for people from all backgrounds where they can find healing and hope. SHHC offers counselling through an intercultural lens to support clients in exploring their well-being and relational challenges while respecting and honouring each individual’s unique experiences, cultures, and values, to help them navigate trauma, identity, and family dynamics with care and confidence.
» Money Cafe - for RBKC Housing Management residents
All RBKC Housing Management residents are invited to visit us for free advice and support, for Welfare, Housing, Digital and Debt (casework limited to HM Tenants). Please see the information leadlet for more details.
» Young Westminster Foundation January Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: YOUNG WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION Helping Hands Community Fund 2025 (Deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025); MAKE IT BIG WITH PATHWAY FUND - ROUND 2 (Deadline: Tuesday, 14 January 2025); LONDON MUSIC FUND
Amplify London (Deadline: Monday, 20 January 2025); COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION FUND - City of Westminster Charitable Trust (Deadline: Thursday, 13 February 2025).
» Imperial BRC newsletter - Issue 3, December 2024
Please find the latest Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) newsletter via the link provided. This edition of the newsletter highlights very interesting updates, including: New AI Model Pinpointing Stroke Timing; Imperial's Science in Medicine School Prize 2024; NIHR Awards Over £1m to Imperial BRC for Vital Research Equipment…and much more!
» Updates shared by NHS North West London at the recent Resident's Forum (Dec 2024)
Please see the following updates and information from NHS North West London including Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) strategy; Specialist palliative care consultation; Integrated Neighbourhood Teams; and Summary notes from the resident's forum.
» London Community Foundation December 2024 Grants News
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: Lambeth Mental Health Inequalities Fund; Pathways to Economic Opportunities: Recommendations for community organisations; Disbility inclusion on charity boards: Peer support session event for trustees; and usual list of currently open funding opportunities.
» Imperial BRC Public Involvement Prize 2024
The winner of the NIHR Imperial BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition 2024 was announced early this month. The project titled, "Addressing ethnic inequities in maternity care for Black, African, Caribbean, and mixed-Black families through co-production within the North West London integrated care system", won the competition.
» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (November 2024)
The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.
» One You: New Integrated Health Service – We are live!
We are delighted to let you know that the new One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster service is now live. We are ready to start accepting referrals and self-referrals from residents in both boroughs who need help make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. The new One You continues to offer a range of important health interventions, including smoking cessation, tier 2 weight management, physical activity programme, alcohol risk reduction and healthy lifestyle and psychological support.
» Charities Guide to Investing
It can be challenging to know where to start with investments. We have developed a useful, free guide as a starting point to help simplify the complex world of investing. Download the guide for expert insight, including: A clear summary of different investment types and the associated risks; How you can prepare your trustees to make the right investment decision; An introduction to sustainable investing.
» Prevent Training Offer for 2025
The Prevent Awareness Workshop is a 1.5 hours training session that runs monthly for internal and external staff on the following: Prevent and CONTEST; Extremism, Radicalisation, Terrorism; Risk indicators of radicalisation – how to identify individuals who are susceptible; Local safeguarding and referral mechanisms and people to contact for further help and advice; and, Latest extremism and radicalisation risks/ The national threat picture.
» Report Launch: Building Resilient Communities: The Case for Social Cohesion
On the 2nd December the London Resilience Unit launched their new report Building Resilient Communities: The Case for Social Cohesion. The report was produced by Protection Approaches with input from over 100 submissions in our call for evidence on good practice on social cohesion and community resilience.
» Active Westminster Skills & Training offer
As part of the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training programme, Westminster City Council’s Sport Leisure & Active Communities Team is providing a bursary scheme available through a rolling application process throughout the year. he bursary is designed to help support and develop people either currently working or volunteering within a charitable organisation or within the Voluntary sector or is looking to develop themselves with a view to supporting the Voluntary Sector in Westminster by enhancing their skills and qualifications.
» Protect Your Charity From Fraud
Every charity is susceptible to fraud but there is so much you can do to help keep your organisation safe. Today (25.11.2024) marks the start of Charity Fraud Awareness Week. We are joining the effort to raise awareness and share best practices for preventing fraud and cybercrime. Please see the following top tips and useful resources.
» Long Covid Animations for professionals and for Patients (plus info poster)
Please see the following animations (one for residents and one professionals) that talk about Long covid (also known as post covid) and available services, the common symptoms and what you can do to get help and support.
» MEWSo's Healthy Cooking, English Conversation, and Health watch sessions!
Cook & Eat healthier Middle Eastern foods with MEWSo every Monday, 11.30-3pm. Learn to speak English in our conversation classes. Whether you’re a total beginner or need to improve what English you have, join our classes every Thursday. And every Friday come to our Health Watch session. Get your blood pressure taken, get weighed and measured and hear how to create a healthier lifestyle.
» Mosaic Community Trust One Stop Service in Church street
Mosaic have a new One Stop service in Church street - Get help woth reading and understanding letters and documents; Get guidance with registering children with local schools, GPs, and dentists; Get information and signposting to Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits and social housing; Get help with arranging appointments with GPs. hospitals, and housong repairs.
» NHS NWL ICB - Bi-Borough collaborative Space relaunch
As of September 2nd NHS North West London completed its organisation restructure. One of the consequences of this has been a slight change in the boroughs that our engagement team support. My name is James Connell and I am now the Senior Involvement Manager for Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hounslow.
» Unfold Volunteer Mentor Opportunities (posted 25.10.24)
Unfold is a charity based in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea that offers mentoring and support groups for young people aged 10-25 and mothers with children aged 5+. We are currently recruiting for volunteer mentors, particularly those interested in mentoring mothers.
» Martha's Rule Pilot at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen as one of the pilot sites for the rollout of Martha's Rule, an NHS England, nationwide initiative. We are proud to launch this service as part of our work to create a patient-centred safety culture that amplifies patients' voices. As of Monday 30 September, our 24/7 patient care escalation phone line is be open to inpatients receiving care at both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex University Hospitals, as well as their relatives and carers who may be concerned about their clinical condition.
» PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide (added 18.10.24)
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a national charity that spreads the message of hope. They support young people (under 35s) living with suicidal thoughts and concerned others/professionals who are seeking guidance to support their young person. Papyrus train a lot of people within healthcare, education and anybody who is interested in suicide prevention - they offer a free 30-minute suicide awareness training session called a SP-ARK
» Westminster website now translates in 20 languages
The Westminster City Council website now has a translate button at the top which gives translation of all pages in 20 languages. The translation is through google translate - so it is not going to be perfect, but it may help with sharing information with a resident who doesn't speak English. Also they would be keen to have some feedback about whether people find it useful or not, and anything that could be improved.
» New Workwell programme -supporting people into employment
WorkWell is a free service for people who are in a job or looking for one but need support with health-related challenges. We’ll work with you to figure out what you need, offering support from our team and other local services. Our Work and Health Coach will make sure you get the right support to find or stay in the right job.
» Support and resources for potential refugee from Lebanon and Gaza
Please see the following Support and Resources document in the event that individuals evacuate from Lebanon to the UK. Information enclosed includes: Mental Health Support (Adult) and Mental Health Support (Children), Organisational/Practioner Support, Immigration Advice, and Communications,
» Women's Hub at Victoria Library, Mondays 11am - 3.30pm
Beginning Monday, 16th September 2024, FOR WOMEN will host a weekly Women's Hub every week from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It's a welcoming space where women can relax, listen to various talks, enjoy refreshments, and seek advice and guidance. The environment is warm, welcoming and calm. It's like our home! Come and enjoy!
» NHS Bowel Screening translated leaflets
The NHS bowel cancer screening 'Helping you Decide' leaflet has now been translated now into 30 languages. Please see the link for where you can download the leaflets.
» Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Project The Survey Findings Report (August 2024)
The BME Health Forum was commissioned by Rethink and the NHS to work in collaboration with four BME grassroot organisations to conduct a survey regarding suicide prevention and mental health with one hundred residents. The survey was conducted during October 2023-March 2024. You can now read the final report of the survey findings which is also available to download from our website.
» Muslim Mental Health Alliance services and resources
The Muslim Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is an affiliation of 7 Muslim mental health organisations working together to create, support and signpost to mental health resources, services, and therapeutic support tailored for our Muslim communities, placing Muslim mental health at the heart of their work. Please see the following links to services and resources.
» Policy Support for groups from the BME Health Forum
The BME Health Forum is offering support to groups with their policies e.g safeguarding, financial, volunteering, disciplinary and grievances procedure. This can be particularly useful for when you require to provide them for a potential funder - so if you need this do get in touch!
» Finding Quality Immigration Advice
The Mayor, London Assembly, GLA website have recently added content around finding quality immigration advice on the Migrant Londoners Hub. Information includes when you should seek advice, how immigration advice can help you, how to find an immigration lawyer and whether you will need to pay or not. There is also Google translate function at the bottom of the page.
» Women only coffee mornings at Flashpoint SW10 on Fridays
Come and join a feel good women only coffee morning on Friday mornings at Flashpoint, Blantyre street, SW10 at 10am. Enjoy and afrobeats dance workout and a light healthy breakfast.
» CB Plus financial services to Charities
CB Plus provide an accountancy, payroll and independent examination servicem at a much cheaper cost than a commercial rate. It's specifically for VCS organisations so advice is specialised. We can do one-off services or complete accounts services. Services include: Bookkeeping and financial systems; Payroll services; and financial planning.
» Age UK leaflet of Westminster services (May 2024)
Please see the current services leaflet for Age UK Westminster including details about: Information and Advice service; Complex needs Information and Advice and Advocacuy service, Wellbeing and Connections post discharge service, Activities, Lunch clubs, and Face to face and telephone befriending services.
» Volunteer at the Listening Place
The Listening Place is an award winning charity supporting those who feel suicidal. It's simple - a welcoming place to go; a person who cares; an opportunity to be heard. We rely on our wonderful Listening Volunteers to provide this vital service. If you are warm, empathetic and resilient, if you want to help others, if you can listen without judgment, and if you have the time to commit to a regular, fortnightly 4-hour shift at our site in Hammersmith - we would love to hear from you.
» Waterloo Community Counselling Low Cost and Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS)
Waterloo Community Counselling's Low-Cost Counselling services offer long-term talking therapy at reduced fees. We reach adults from diverse backgrounds who have experienced loss, trauma and abuse, and are struggling with anxiety, depression and other difficulties. Our unique Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) provides free mother-tongue counselling to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have survived exile, torture, human trafficking and modern slavery in 34 languages.
» Resources for patients waiting for an appointment or surgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust recently published a set of resources for patients waiting for an appointment or surgery at the hospital. On the Imperial College website, there are now pages on: Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment; Staying well while you wait; and Frequently asked questions.
» Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The NHS Path to Remission Programme is a free 12-month programme designed to provide you with all the tools you need to help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, reduce your medication and potentially put your diabetes in remission. In North West London the programme is currently
being provided by Counterweight.
» Supporting people with different needs to access London Ambulances Services
It is recognised that in many cases a number of callers to emergency services may not have English as their first language. In such instances, a third party language translation service may be used to assist the EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) in taking the details of the call (at the point of the 999 or 111 call) . [This is done by conferencing in the interpreter once the language required is confirmed].
» NHS prostate cancer awareness animated films
Please take a look at the following 10 short animated films aimed at promoting awareness about prostate cancer. These animated films were made by Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Hospital Foundation Trust in partnership with Year 2 University of London Art Students at the London College of Communications in Elephant and Castle.
» Digital Inclusion and NHS online services information
Please see a collection of resources to support patients in using NHS App and Patchs tool. You will also find some useful manuals and information leaflets about ordering repeat prescriptions, using PKB (Patients Know Best) website and other useful digital inclusion and NHS online services support.
» 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 that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.
» WCC Grant Funding opportunities information page
Please see the Westminster City Council landing page for all upcoming council grant funding opportunities for the VCS.
» Safeguarding training for BME groups
This course has been developed to provide attendees with an awareness of what adult safeguarding is as set out under the provisions of the Care Act 2014 and support staff to identify signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and to understand the referral pathway to raise a safeguarding concern.
» New Dementia Adviser for Westminster
We are pleased to introduce you to the new Dementia Adviser for Westminster, Skia Fentiman. She will be offering advice and support for those living with dementia in Westminster and also coordinates events such as the free Memory Cafes. The next one is coming up on 30th November.
» Free online contraception - 16+
Residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council can now access free contraception online. All you need to do is register on the website, you will directed to the contraception page where you will find all methods available these include; Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Progesterone only pill and the Combined only pill.
» Kooth - FREE online support for young people
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
» Kooth.com Free online support and wellbeing 365 days per year
Kooth.com is a professional mental health and wellbeing service, commissioned to Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham and Westminster FREE to use for 11-19 year olds.
» 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...
» Services & Activities
» K&C Mind HARP Group (Hoarding, Acquiring Recovery Planning)
The HARP Support Group is a new, monthly, facilitated self-help programme, for people who are motivated to develop strategies and actions to manage and modify compulsive hoarding behaviour...
» 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...
» Free Days Out for Carers in Kensington and Chelsea
We also offer free training courses, complimentary therapies, other free events, talks and social meet-ups - booking essential...
» 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...
» Psychological Therapies in languages other than English
Please note that all NHS psychological therapy services are obliged to provide an interpreter for people who are not fluent English speakers. This includes counselling services offered by GP practices as well as IAPT or other mental health services offered by CNWL or CLCH...
» Personalisation Project at the Chinese Mental Health Association
The Befriending Service at the Chinese Mental Health Association is running a pilot Personalisation project for ethnic Chinese sufferers of mental health. Personalisation is about giving people with needs, choice and control over their care, with support and resources provided by their local authority...
» FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) Service
West London African Women's service - Community support and information...
» Maternity Action Advice Line
Maternity Action’s Advice Line offers free confidential telephone support. We will listen to you and try to understand all the issues you are facing. We will then provide you with information that is relevant to you and your situation...
» NHS videos aimed at newly arrived migrants in various languages
Here are a series of short films on how to use the NHS aimed at newly arrived migrants produced by the Black Health Agency. The film is available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi/Dari, French, Kurdish, Mandarin, Polish, Somali, Sylheti and Urdu...
» Healthier Life for You blog
Healthier LIfe 4 You is a community organisation not for profit with charitable aims.
We aim to promote Health and Wellbeing to local people in the community (Families, Children & Young people). As well as running Health workshops, we use Dance, Art & Craft and Leisure activities to enable service users to achieve emotional and Physical wellbeing...
» Women's Wellbeing, Patient Empowerment and Mental Health & Wellbeing projects at Mosaic Community Trust
The Mosaic Community Trust’s Women’s Well-Being Project seeks to empower women who are socially disadvantaged. The Patient Empowerment and Engagement project aims to raise awareness in the local community on the availability and effective use primary care health services...
» Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - Westminster service
STRESSED, ANXIOUS, DEPRESSED? If you are finding it difficult to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression, we can offer quick and easy access to help and support...
» GO4mental health
A website/ directory for mental health service users in Westminster...
» South Westminster Centre for Health
Provides community and specialist dental services, district nursing, nutrition and dietetics, diabetes and podiatry (foot health) services, Speech and language therapy for children...
» 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...
» Housing Factsheet Library
Some housing factsheets on key housing issues. The fact sheets provide a very basic summary of the issue, the possible actions you can take, and who to contact for further information...
» Public Health Training Service - RBKC
The Royal Borough can help your business. We offer award-winning training on Food Safety and Health and Safety. We also offer Environmental Principles training, Personal Licence Holders training and Customer Service Training...
» Help for your Family with Home-Start (Westminster)
We support ANY family in Westminster who needs us, providing there is at least 1 child under 5. Rich or poor, settled or transient.Our trained volunteers help to give encouragement and support to change the pattern of troubled lives...
» Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham
Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham
» North London Rape Crisis Service
North London Rape Crisis offers free, confidential counselling, advocacy and holistic therapies to women aged 14 and over who live, work or study in Islington, Camden, Westminster, Barnet, Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea and Haringey...
» Healthworks
HEALTHWORKS√ offers a range of services to help the residents of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and surrounding boroughs
» Substance misuse services - NEW three borough service
Turning Point and Blenheim have been commissioned to provide the new substance misuse service in Westminser, RBKC, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This service is named the Recovery & Wellbeing network and will transform the way that drug and alcohol services are provided locally...
» LIVING WELL - Wellbeing services
Living Well offers a wide range of high-quality health related services aimed at providing people with the skills they need to get the most out of life. Services include HIV service, Youth service and Community support service...
» Health Centre for walk-in (unregistered) patients
The Halfpenny Steps Health Centre provides health services for registered and walk-in patients. It is staffed with a team of GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality, continuous service...
» Westminster Wellbeing - Free NHS service promoting Health and Wellbeing
Westminster Wellbeing is a free NHS service promoting health and wellbeing within communities and organisations in Westminster. We provide a range of services which include training and workshops for community organisations...
» 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...
» Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service at ADVANCE
ADVANCE is a specialist domestic violence crisis intervention service. We support women who are assessed as being high or very high risk of continued domestic and sexual abuse and those at risk of being killed...
» 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...
» Get Active! - Affordable activities for all abilities and ages at the Beethoven Centre
See details below for affordable activities for all abilities and ages available at the Beethoven Centre...
» Rape Crisis London
Rape Crisis London has four centres that offer help, information and support to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence of any kind, at any time of their lives...
» 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...
» Helpline for Maternity Services
The maternity helpline provides direct access to clinical support and advice to women and their families, irrespective of whether you are a patient of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a visitor to the area or simply require information and support.
» Fit-for-Life - Free 8 week weight loss programme
This FREE eight week group behaviour change programme is designed to help the patients to lose weight, get fitter and make more informed choices about your diet and lifestyle...
» HELP Counselling - low cost short & long term counselling service
Based in Portobello Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, HELP Counselling Centre provides short & long-term counselling based on an affordable, sliding scale for people who need support in negotiating a crisis as well as for those who wish to consider their life patterns and choices...