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Community Partner Training Webinar: Addressing health inequities through community partnership - A case study - 08.10.25

In this training webinar, the Break the Barriers research team, lived experience partners and Sarindi Aryasinghe, PhD candidate, Imperial College London Patient Experience Research Centre share their experiences of working in partnership, covering How to create effective research and community partnerships to address health inequalities; The role of lived experience partners in leading and shaping research activities; and How health inequalities research can help create impact along the way (and not just at the end).

London Personalised Care Awards 2025 - nominations deadline extended until 29th October!

The deadline for nominations for the Personalised Care Awards has been extended to 29th October – if you haven’t already submitted an application and would like to, please do so right away. The Personalised Care awards 2025 will recognise inspirational success stories across the London Region. he awards are a way to give back, recognise and thank those people who work within health and care, who focused on the ‘What Matters to You’ approach and have had influence on the life of an individual/s and the health and care system as a whole.

Waterloo Community Counselling - Autumn 2025 News!

It’s been a jam-packed and inspiring few months at WCC, filled with exciting developments, new faces, and community milestones we’re thrilled to share with you. Items shared include: Invitation to Gala: Join us for our very first Gala at the stunning Circe’s — an evening to celebrate and connect; Welcoming Rotimi Akinsete, our wonderful new Clinical Services Manager; Refugee Group updates; and Volunteer admin opportunity.

TRAINING: Fundraising Support for Global Majority-led organisations (12.11)

The BME Health Forum would like to offer you more support with your fundraising. This session will mainly focus on how to write a good funding application and we would also like to find out what your needs are around fundraising. This support is available to anyone working in a Global Majority-led organisation.

Upcoming Training: Running Projects Effectively (04.11)

The BME Health Forum is delighted to announce an online training session for global majority groups in November focused on Running Projects Effectively. This session aims to support groups in planning, monitoring and reporting on project delivery.

Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (September 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.

Learning Together from Safeguarding Adult Reviews: Understanding Executive Capacity & Self Neglect Webinar

This webinar is an opportunity to join colleagues from the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster, Sutton, and Merton Safeguarding Adult Boards who will share key findings from recent Safeguarding Adult Reviews and an MCA Audit to explore the complexities, challenges and lessons surrounding Executive Capacity and Self-Neglect and practical insights to enhance safeguarding practice.

Funding to develop immigration advice capacity

Refugee Action have partnered with the GLA to deliver funding, alongside support and legal supervision, to up to 6 organisations based in London who are looking to initiate or grow their immigration advice/or support capacity. The programme includes a dedicated offer for two organisations supporting individuals impacted by the Home Office Windrush scandal.

K+C Foundation's Improving Mental Health 2025 3 year grant round is now! (deadline 24.10.25)

K+C Foundation is pleased to announce that their latest 3 year Improving Mental Health grant round is now open for Expressions of Interest. The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Friday 24th October 2025 at 5pm. Our funding pot is £300,000 per year and the average grant we gave in our last funding round was about £25,000 per year. However, we are open to applications for larger and smaller amounts. Applications can be for up to three years’ funding.

Home Office lines on UK-France deal - Changes to immigration rules

Please some lines from the Home Office’s Asylum and Resettlement External Relations team shared in the recent GLA Migration Sector Advisory Panel regarding the recent UK-France deal made towards dismantling the criminal trade in small boat crossings.

Help Us Celebrate Community Heroes – 2025 Health Equity Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 North West London ICS Health Equity Awards, recognising individuals and organisations making a real difference in reducing health inequalities across our communities.

Safeguarding training for Westminster staff (23.10.25)

Groundswell is offering Safeguarding Training for staff working in Westminster as part of the HHCP and Changing Futures training programme. This training gives a thorough overview of the different ways in which particular individuals might be vulnerable. They will also look the tell-tale signs of abuse and neglect, enabling you to actively monitor people in your care, being consciously aware of their wellbeing.

EVENT: Launch of the One You Westminster service (04.11.25)

Reed in partnership is pleased to invite you to the official launch of the One You Westminster service this November. This event marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to improving health and wellbeing across our communities. This is a key moment to come together as partners and providers to explore how One You KCW is evolving to better meet local needs. Our refreshed approach is rooted in co-production, flexibility, and a deep commitment to reducing health inequalities.

London Boroughs Faith Network Newsletter - October 2025

Welcome to the October edition of the London Boroughs Faiths Network newsletter where you will find the following: Standing together against hate and division in the wake of deadly terrorist attack on Manchester synagogue; LBFN events and collaborations; and Partner highlights including Loved and wanted in London, Safe @ CST Martyn’s Law training; and Women & Girls Health Hub.

London Safeguarding Adults Board Online Conference 2025. Curiosity and Capability: Inclusive Practice in Safeguarding Adults – 19 November 2025, 9.30am – 1pm

This year’s London SAB conference will focus on strengthening cultural capability and promoting equity in adult safeguarding. It will explore how safeguarding approaches can better reflect and respect the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences of individuals and communities - ensuring inclusive, effective responses to abuse and neglect. Registration is Open!

Free Online Community Event on Pain Management (15.10.25)

Flippin’ Pain, would like to invite your teams and your patients/clients to Pain Education for the Nation, their free community support event on 15 October. They’ve teamed up with We Are Undefeatable, Versus Arthritis, The British Pain Society and more to create this online event. This livestream will explore the (often surprising) science of pain, and what can help those who struggle with pain persistently.

Invitation to Relaxed Event at Kensington Palace for Neurodivergent and disabled adults (16.11.25)

Please see information about a new pilot event taking place at Kensington Palace on Sunday, 16 November. The event is part of Historic Royal Palaces’ relaxed morning sessions designed for visitors aged 16+ who identify as Neurodivergent, Learning-Disabled, or Disabled, and their families or friends. The event is also suitable for people living with dementia.

World Mental Health Day with Dodgy Tickers

Dodgy Tickers are promoting World Mental Health Day and all this week our ‘tickers will be sharing their experience of gaining benefit to hearts & minds! Like, share and follow to promote this important topic. The handle is the same for all their social media accounts: @DodgyTickers

London Resilience Newsletter - September 2025

Welcome to the September 2025 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners.

Resource packs for Youth Providers Following Tragic Event

CAMHS/ Educational Psychology service and Westminster Children’s services recently put together a resource pack to support voluntary sector providers in signposting and responding to any Children/Young People who may be experiencing trauma /bereavement.

Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Training Offer from EveryLifeMatters

Please see details about the new selection of Suicide and Self-Harm training courses offered by EveryLifeMatters with Public Health, now available online. These courses are designed for anyone interested in learning more or those in a supporting role. It is an opportunity to build on your knowledge, or have a refresher of what you have already learned. All training is fully funded so free to attend, the online training is delivered via zoom but if you or your organisation or group are interested in face to face inhouse training this can be arranged.

BME Safeguarding Network ‘Say No to Abuse’ eBooks

The ‘Say No to Abuse’ eBook has now been translated into seven community languages: Kurdish Sorani, Farsi, Somali, Tigrigna, French, Arabic and Bengali. This work enables the breaking down of language barriers and making safeguarding guidance more widely available. The translations are the result of a truly collaborative effort across the BME Safeguarding Network, reflecting the hard work and shared vision of our partners and community members.

Launch of SAEB Self-Neglect and Hoarding Strategy and Hoarding Toolkit 25/09/25

The SAEB Self-Neglect and Hoarding Strategyand accompanying Hoarding Toolkit are now live published on the SAEB website. An overarching objective of this strategy is to support a consistent and collaborative multi-agency approach to supporting adults who are experiencing self-neglect and hoarding and to work alongside individual agencies own policies and procedures for self-neglect and hoarding.

Youth Worker Forum and Training Updates (October 2025) - Young Westminster Foundation

Please see information about upcoming Youth Worker Forum and Training opportunities including: Mental Health and Wellbeing Youth Forum (09.10); Young Carers Awareness Training (14.10); Conflict Resolution Training (date tbc); Child Financial Exploitation Insight Session (08.10).

New free online ESOL and Employment Programme for eligible adults from Hong Kong and Ukraine

World Jewish Relief has launched a new English language and employment programme for eligible adults from Hong Kong and Ukraine. The MHCLG-funded programme will run for 12 months and offer free employment and English language support to help individuals enhance their job skills, prepare for future employment and improve their English.

K&C Digital Inclusion Partnership Meeting- Libraries and Digital Inclusion (video and notes)

Please see the slides and a video recording of the recent K&C Digital Partnership meeting which included information about the Launch of By Borough Digital Inclusion Partnership; Role of Libraries in Digital Inclusion Strategy; Current Digital Library Services and Accessibility; Home Library Service and Outreac; and Partnerships and Collaborative Opportunities.

Your Community Voices Newsletter - the British Heart Foundation (Autumn 2025)

Welcome to the Autumn Community Voices newsletter from the British Heart Foundation. In this newsletter, you'll find: The opportunity for your community members to join the BHF advisory forum; Tips for celebrating a healthier Diwali; Our accessible health resources; and How to bulk order our health information booklets.

Romance Fraud Awareness Video Campaign Launch - 3.10.25

The Metropolitan Police, in collaboration with West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit and the City of London Police, are launching a national awareness campaign to tackle romance fraud; a crime where victims are deceived into fake relationships and socially engineered to hand over money or personal information.

Bariatric Care for Adults - Professionals Guidance Launch & Learning Event (04.11.25)

This webinar is aimed at all frontline staff and managers who work with adults with care and support needs in the Bi-borough of Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster. At the webinar you will increase your understanding about the specific needs and challenges faced by bariatric patients; Enhance your understanding of psychologically informed and sensitive approaches to supporting bariatric patients; and raise your awareness about the different pathways and specialist support services across the multiagency partnership.

Have Your Say: Patient Access Survey Now Live

HCL (Healthcare Central London) want to hear your views on GP services in Westminster. The 2025/26 Patient Access Survey is now open - a short, anonymous survey that takes less than five minutes to complete. Your feedback will help them improve how local GP services are delivered. Patients who take part can also enter a prize draw to win one of four £25 vouchers.

PAPYRUS - Funded Suicide Prevention training - working with/supporting veteran

PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide among veterans.

HOPE (Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement) survey (by 31.10.2025)

Do you work with housebound people, some of whom may be living with obesity? If so, we would love to hear your views on weight management services for this underserved group for our HOPE (Housebound Obesity Pathways & Engagement) study. The survey is anonymous, open to all health and social care staff (including agency colleagues working in health and social care) & takes about 15-20 mins to do.

Join the NWL 111 Patient Advisory Group

Would you like to help improve NHS 111 services in North West London? Are you a NWL resident? Have you used the NHS 111 service? We are looking for creative, perceptive people with a passion for health and wellbeing who would like to help shape the NHS 111 service in North West London.

Exit Hate Training: MOPAC - Resilience Advocates Project (FREE)

This initiative, the Resilience Advocates Project, aims to address the rise of hate crime, racism, and far-right extremism in London and the UK. The training will equip professionals with a deeper understanding of far-right ideology, its impact, and signs of radicalisation. The goal is to build local resilience by upskilling frontline staff, via online virtual sessions for professionals across London.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your latest update from Thrive LDN (September 2025)

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 the Zero Suicide Alliance train-a-thon session for World Suicide Prevention Day; New London projects launched to tackle money worries and mental health; digital innovations for suicide and self-harm prevention; Maximising your mental health offers: encouraging Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs); and more

WCC's 30th Birthday & Gala Celebration! (05/10/25)

We’re thrilled to invite you to Waterloo Community Counselling’s 30th Birthday Celebration & “Garden of the Gods” Gala! Join us for a joyous celebration inspired by Greek mythology, raising vital funds for WCC and marking 30 years of community support. Wednesday 5th Nov, from 5pm at Circe’s Rooftop, London.

YWF events this autumn | Youth and community news

Please see the latest youth and community news, and events from Young Westminster Foundation including information about Westminster Champions, London's GIving Event on the 18th September, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE PRESENTS: A DAY ON THE LANE on the 13th September, and Church Street Partnership Grants programmes.

Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (August 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.

Breast Cancer Now - Train the Trainer programme opportunity (+ public health talks info)

Anyone can be affected by breast cancer, so it’s important to be breast aware. Join our Train the Trainer programme and help us deliver breast awareness information to your community. The programme aims to train local health care professionals, health promotion workers and community workers to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages.

MEWSo's September newsletter

Sign up to Middle Eastern Women and Society (MEWSo)'s monthly newsletter to get all the latest news about their campaigns and activities. You are also warmly invited to MEWSo's AGM taking place on the 8th September at Greenside Community Centre.

Westminster Male Victims Service (Cranstoun)

Cranstoun’s Westminster Male Victims Service offers tailored, trauma-informed support exclusively for male survivors of domestic abuse in Westminster. The service is free and offers practical help, supporting men and boys to manage their lives and wellbeing, including those with poor physical or mental health.

iHV Project: Supporting Black Women’s Health Between Pregnancies

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV) is a UK organisation which helps health visitors give high-quality care to families. With funding from The Burdett Trust for Nursing, the iHV is launching a new project to better support Black women’s health between pregnancies. As part of this project we’re looking for Black women who are mothers and community leaders to help run insight groups and workshop groups with black women.

INVITE: London's Heat Preparedness Interviews with Shade the UK

September is Preparedness Month and after four heatwaves this summer, it’s clear that London is increasingly challenged by extreme heat. London Resilience is working in collaboration with Shade the UK to interview people in London about their experiences with extreme heat. Tackling the impacts of extreme heat requires building a culture of resilience where no one is left behind. This is why we want to engage with Voluntary, Community, and Faith organisations who work with people considered more vulnerable to heatwaves and those that are currently underrepresented in current heat-resilience conversations.

HHCP & Changing Futures Training for Westminster front line workers

Please see a selection of training offered to Westminster frontline workers from Groundswell's HHCP & Changing Futures programme. Trainings are offered from a number of diferent providers and include Safeguarding training, Managing burnout, Making All Contacts Count through Advocacy, Universal Credits training, and more.

Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (July 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.

Loved & Wanted - Assets to share the Loved & Wanted message for UK Black Pride

At Pride, the Mayor of London sent a clear message to the LGBTQI+ community: you are–and will always be–Loved & Wanted in London. This Trans+ Pride and UK Black Pride we’re continuing to share the message that the LGBTQI+ community is Loved & Wanted in London, and we hope you will join us. You can use the stakeholder toolkit attached which provides helpful tips on how you can share the message.

Opportunity to join DHSC MedTech Patient Engagement Forum

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has introduced a quarterly MedTech Patient Engagement Forum, to support the DHSC’s Medical Technologies Directorate strategic activity and provide regular progress updates on activity in this area. Patient experience and outcomes should be at the centre of health policy and we would be delighted to welcome any patient groups who wish to join, to our future Forum meetings.

Imperial Lates 2025/26 season

Imperial Lates Online are our free after-hours adult events exploring cutting-edge science and engineering at Imperial in creative ways. Be inspired and join us for a week of discovery as our researchers share the wonder of what they do. The themes for the 2025/26 season of Imperial Lates are: October, Light, November, Time, and January, Wellbeing.

Scam Alert: Bogus Winter Fuel Payment Text Messages

Scammers are sending text messages purporting to be from the DWP or HMRC regarding Winter Fuel payments. Text messages claiming to be about Winter Fuel Payments are a scam. If you receive such a message, do not click on any links in the message as these links could take you to malicious websites.

Young Westminster Foundation August Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: team news from YWF; funding opportunities; FREE training from YWF and a chance to let us know your training needs. PLUS: have your say in consultations/surveys; explore events near you and get safety tips and resources for young people looking to have fun at the Notting Hill Carnival.

Funding Opportunity: Support for Environmental Projects in Your Community

The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme is here to support groups wanting to make a green difference in their community. This funding opportunity offers grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects that meet one or both of these aims: help people connect with and care for nature in their area; make a positive difference to the environment. For example this could be: Make a positive difference to local green spaces; Connect local people to nature (e.g. running forest schools, creating or improving community allotments with wildlife-friendly features)

Every Life Matters 'Suicide Alertness Training' in Arabic and English

Dr Eiman Khidir is a Community Engagement Coordinator with Abdul Mageed Educational Trust and an approved trainer with Every Life Matters Organisation. She delivers suicide alertness sessions, which can be conducted either online or in person and delivered bilingually (English & Arabic).

NWL Health and Social Care Skills Academy July Stakeholder Newsletter

As we move into the latter half of 2025, we're pleased to share a round-up of recent achievements, new developments, and opportunities ahead across our programmes and collaborations. In this issue you will find information on Academy highlights 2025; National Careers Week Employer Fair; Opening Doors: Supporting Care Leavers and Refugees; CPD Online Sessions; and more.

D-CYPHR, the DNA, Children + Young People’s Health Resource

D-CYPHR, the DNA, Children + Young People’s Health Resource is run by the NIHR BioResource and NHS. D-CYPHR is a nationwide research programme for families with children aged 0-15 in the UK and supports research into a wide range of common and rare diseases affecting children and the adults they become.

ESOL Update for London: August 2025

In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News; Provider spotlight; ESOL course vacancies; Learner progression opportunities; ESOL Jobs and Volunteering opportunities; Asks and offers; Partnerships; Training; Events; Resources; Funding and tenders; and more

London Resilience Newsletter - July 2025

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners. Read on for information about the governments recent Chronic Risks Analysis, Emergency Alerts Test in September, sharing your views on heatwave preparedness, and more.

North West London Integrated Care Board to consider future model, including merger

In June 2025, NHS England asked both North Central London and North West London Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to develop options around closer collaboration and possible merger, as part of changes to the role, remit and significant funding reductions for ICBs announced earlier in the year. Today, we have published Board papers (for our meeting on at 1pm on Wednesday 23 July 2025) which set out four options for the future model of our organisation The papers also include plans for the transition of services indicated for transfer in NHS England’s Model ICB blueprint.

Young Westminster Foundation July Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST Grants; WESTMINSTER ALMSHOUSES Grants; New weapon surrender bin in Queens Park; Local Safeguarding Child Partnership (LSCP) free training; Safe Havens in Westminster; LONDON ZOO: COMMUNITY ACCESS scheme; HAVE YOUR SAY: YOUTH CLUB SURVEY; and more.

Laptops available for young people in Westminster

We would like to let you know of an opportunity to request a laptop for young people child if families cannot afford one. The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) is a charity working in partnership with WCIT, and we have launched the Tech4Youth Programme, providing a free laptop to keep, and support with digital skills for young people aged 11-19 in Westminster. (Eligible postcodes are listed on our website.)

Learning Disability Network London launches Pathway to Work Programme

LDN London (Learning Disability Network London) is an award-winning charity with 60 years’ experience supporting people with learning disabilities in London to stay healthy, be safe and live well. It has recently launched its Pathway to Work programme to Westminster residents but will be expanding to our other boroughs (Camden, Islington, Kensington) in the future. The aim of the programme is to find people within our communities who are interested in a career in support work and the healthcare sector but have not had the resources or experience.

London Community Foundation July 2025 Grants News

See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: the NEW Teles Fund - expressions of interest; Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund; Naturesave Trust; Foundation for Future London’s Collaborate: Safer Spaces Commissions; Imperial Health Charity Compassionate Communities; Windrush Justice Programme; Children in Need Core Cost grants; and many more.

The Mega Menopause Survey 2025

Menopause Mandate is a coalition of women from all walks of life—including healthcare professionals, campaigners, Government figures, and well-known public voices—working to improve awareness, access, and research into menopause. This year, we’re launching our 2025 Menopause Mandate Survey, in partnership with UCL’s Menopause Mind Lab. Our aim is to gather real, lived experiences of women going through menopause—across every background and community in the UK.

Upcoming Prevent Awareness Workshops (Sep - Nov 2025)

The Prevent Awareness Workshop is a 1.5 hours training session that runs monthly for internal and external staff - topics copvered include: 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; Latest extremism and radicalisation risks/ The national threat picture.

London Resilience Newsletter - June 2025

Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners. In this edition you will find details around available support for those affected by the tragic Air India flight crash and the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. You will also find info about London Climate Action Week and the recent European Urban Reslience Forum.

Healthy Aging Study - Imperial College London/ Helix Centre research

We are looking for older adults over the age of 65 to join in the Healthy Ageing study which will focus on adopting behaviours that are known to keep people healthy and independent for longer using wearable technology. All participants will be given a smartwatch worth over £150 to keep at the end of the study.

Launch of New Age UK Westminster Memory Cafe from 24 June

Age UK Westminster is launching a new Memory cafe in partnership with Visiting Angels which will be held monthly 11.00am-1.00pm at St Mary's Church, Bourne Street, SW1W 8JJ. The launch of the Memory Cafe is Tuesday 24th June and it will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month thereafter.

Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (May 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.

Launch of NHS Careers Untapped resources

A collection of London NHS organisations and NHS England are delighted to share 'NHS Careers Untapped' which is a series of podcasts, videos and recorded webinars showcasing some of the lesser-known jobs and professions in healthcare. The Careers Untapped programme is aimed at young people aged from 13-19 and careers advisors, who want to find out more about careers in the NHS.

SAEB Multiagency Fire Safety Framework - updated guidance

Following the launch of the SAEB Multiagency Fire Safety Framework in 2024, updated guidance has been published which includes: New content on learning from SARs and the SAR national analysis, with an appendix of other national SARs related to fire safety; An updated telecare section with more clarify on the equipment that can be provided by LFB and ASC; Updated content on fire safety for care homes, supported accommodation and extra-care housing; New content on the interface with Self-Neglect and Hoarding.

Westminster Community Events Fund

The Community Events Fund will offer financial support to organisations to help deliver new events in the City of Westminster. We recognise the importance of communities being able to organise events of cultural significance as well as events that promote community cohesion and integration. Therefore, funding has been made available for communities in Westminster to lead and organise events. These can be: cultural events; events that raise awareness of issues that affect the community; and events that bring communities together for collective reflection.

London unveils vision for a neighbourhood health service

We are pleased to share with you, a significant milestone in our collective ambition to improve health and care in London - our plans for the development of a neighbourhood health service for London. A key strength of this ambition lies in the leadership behind it. NHS England (London Region), London’s five integrated care boards, London Councils, the Greater London Authority, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in London – with support from Londonwide LMCs – have all come together with a shared purpose and commitment to shape and endorse this work, in order to deliver meaningful, lasting change for Londoners.

Pathway Partnership Programme Showcase and slides

Pathway is a unique national charity working to improve the health outcomes of people experiencing homelessness, and other Inclusion Health groups, particularly in hospital. Please find a recording of the recent Pathway Partnerships programme showcase and also presentations slides to find out more about the work they are doing.

HPV Resources and information

Please see information and resources on School age HPV vaccinations in NWL, an online video overview of HPV and the vaccine; Video: 5 Rumours About The HPV Vaccine - Health for Teens; presentations from the Educate resource pack; HPV vaccination campaign resources.

Free Suicide Prevention Training

Did you know that on average, one person dies by suicide every 90 minutes in the UK? The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Council Public Health are funding free Suicide Prevention training available to anyone living or working in the boroughs. The aim is to prevent suicide in our communities and offer support to those impacted by it. Help us make a difference by attending our training.

Mosaic Community Trust win Neighbourhood Centre of the Year Award

Big congratulations and a huge well done to Mosaic Community Trust for winning Neighbourhood Centre of the Year Award at the Westminster Community Awards. These awards were a chance to celebrate the people in our community who make Westminster a better place for everyone. The Mosaic Community Trust, Founder and CEO Lena Choudary-Salter said “It means a lot to us to be recognised by Westminster City Council for our hard work. As much as we are grateful for winning, this award belongs to our community. Community is the pillar of what we do, and this one is for them.”

MEWSo's Polygamy Matters Campaign and report

Middle Eastern Women and Sociaty organisation (MEWSo)'s Polygamy Matters Campaign aims "to empower the women who feel trapped in polygamous relationships." Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one person. It is most common when a man marries several wives (polygyny), and is illegal in the UK.

How Resilient is your Charity?

Kick-start thinking about your charity's resilience. Calculate your unique results in five minutes with CAF's new tool designed for, and with, charities like yours. The Charity Resilience Calculator is designed to support you to: Identify the areas where your organisation is most and least resilient ; reflect on a holistic approach to building resilience; and access resources with practical steps to support resilience-building.

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 own Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.

British Liver Trust - Liver scanning in the South East London area

The British Liver Trust is the UK's leading liver health charity working to improve liver health for all and supporting those affected by liver disease or cancer. Liver disease is the third leading cause of premature death and more than one in five of us are at risk of developing the condition.

Have Your Say! Join Our Westminster Residents Feedback Forum

Age UK Westminster is launching a new project to better support older residents in our community - and we want to hear from local older people! We are inviting residents to join our Westminster Residents Feedback Forum, where they’ll have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the challenges and gaps in services for older adults. Insights will help shape real solutions that make a difference.

Baker Street Hub space - FREE for Westminster Charities

With a spacious, flexible event area, a dedicated meeting room, The Hub offers flexibility for a wide range of uses—whether you’re hosting workshops, meetings, or presentations. Our facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, screens, and state-of-the-art presentation equipment to ensure your event runs smoothly. This space is free of charge for Westminster charities.

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.

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.

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.

PAPYRUS - Free suicide prevention training

PAPYRUS are offering two fully funded suicide prevention trainings: SPOT - for people in hair/beauty and hospitality industries in North West London and South West London; and SPEAK - for anybody in NWL - popular for those with safeguarding responsibilities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.