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Registered Charity Number 1151980
Company Number 8013774
Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London
The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project has involved training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.
This project is funded by the National Lottery.
The video above was made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust showing the impact that Health Advocates make in their hospitals in understanding the barriers that many of their patients are facing.
Read more about this project here
You Need To Know - NHS womb cancer awareness campaign
The 'You Need To Know' campagn was launched on the 31st January. Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the United Kingdom. It is important to understand what women know about this cancer so that we can increase awareness. Several campaign assets have been developed such as posters, images, and a video that can be shared of which the BME Health Forum's Phayza Fudlalla took part in (see above). These can be shared on Social media, newsletters and placed in community settings. A video in Arabic is also now available.
Bi Borough VCS Health and Wellbeing Strategy
This Strategy has been developed over a period of months through a collaborative process with the voluntary and community sector and colleagues from across the statutory sector/NHS. It presents a number of case studies from the VCS including from the BME Health Forum that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.
Our weekly newsletter includes information about health and social care services, events, training, and jobs, with a focus on Northwest London
News/Events/Jobs/Services/Activities
» 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.
» GLA Call for Evidence: Social Cohesion and Resilience (Questionnaire)
The GLA is working with Protection Approaches to undertake new research to better understand how social cohesion initiatives led by community and faith groups are contributing to strengthening London’s resilience to shocks and stresses. We want to hear from community and faith groups across London on the work you are doing. Please complete our call for evidence on this online questionnaire and attach any relevant documents you have.
» Job: Engagement Lead (Stop Smoking) at One You (apply by 31.05.24)
Thrive Tribe is looking for an Engagement Lead to join their One You RBKC & Westminster Stop Smoking service! The role will sit in the London Stop Smoking Team and support the set-up and the rollout of vaping provision throughout Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster for the ‘Swap to Stop’ programme.
» OISC fee consultation & Transition to eVisa Fund
Please see information about the current consultation on proposed changes to the Office for Immigration Services Commissioner’s (OISC) fee structure. This includes proposals to start charging ‘non-fee-charging’ voluntary sector organisations and advisers for their OISC registration. Also see information about the Home Office’s Transition to eVisa Fund which is offering funding to organisations supporting vulnerable individuals with the transition to eVisas.
» Imperial BRC Health Research News and Opportunities for Involvement in Research: May 2024
We would like to share the latest health research events and opportunities for involvement in respportunities to which both Community Partners and their networks can apply; Pearch at Imperial inclusing:
Public Involvement oublic Involvement opportunities to which your networks can apply; Events open to everyone; and Opportunity to take part in a study.
» SAEB Safeguarding Ambassadors Video and Survey
Please see SAEB new Say No to Abuse video ‘If it just doesn’t feel right, tell someone’ presented by SAEB Safeguarding Ambassadors. After viewing the video, if you haven’t already can you please complete this short survey to support the distribution of this video across the wider partnership. We would also like to draw your attention to our Say No to Abuse digital and printable Safeguarding booklet.
» London Community Foundation May Grants News
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about Funding for digital and creative inclusion; Thamesmead Community Fund - closes 20th May; Women’s Health Community Fund - closes 19th May; Making London More Liveable - closes 31st May; The Anchor Programme (City Bridge Foundation) - closes 3rd June; Sports England Small Grants Programme; Windrush Justice Programme; Reaching Communities England; and more.
» FORWARD Online Coffee morning on 24th May, 11:00am about Cervical Cancer
We invite you to our Health and Wellbeing Coffee morning to raise awareness about Cervical cancer and the importance of screening and support services. Join us online for a conversation with Sreepana Roy who is part of teh North West London NHS Engagement Team.
» 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.
» Adult Education classes at Nova
Improve your English, learn computer skills, and boost your job chances. Nova offer TESOL (English as a second language) and Digital skill courses. In particular,they have two new digital courses starting this week: Basic Digital Skills (Mondy and Friday 10:30-12:30 at North Kensington Library) and Business Admin (13:00-15:00 at Nova), with a very experienced and professional ICT tutor.
Services
» ADKC Disability Connect project
The Disability Connect project is for socially isolated disabled people (with a physical, sensory or hidden impairment) who need or would like some encouragement and support to get out and about doing activities of interest to them.
» Age UK K&C & Age UK Westminster Digital Inclusion Project (added 03.11.2023)
The Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Social Isolation pilot supports and enhances existing Older Adult Mental Health services provided by CNWL by providing targeted outreach support to vulnerable
elderly people including those living alone who are known to be more likely to experience social isolation.
» 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.
» 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...
» ANGELOU Referrals
Angelou is a partnership of 9 organisations offering a shared service across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster supporting women and girls who are experiencing violence and abuse.
» Breathe Easy Support Group
DO YOU LIVE IN PIMLICO AND SUFFER FROM A BREATHING PROBLEM? BREATHE EASY PADDINGTON is your Westminster patient support group, for anyone affected by a lung condition. We offer mutual support, information...
» British Red Cross Refugees and Befriending Project
The British Red Cross runs four 'Refugees and Befriending Projects' (R'n'B) for young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 14-21. Our peer-led befriending projects are facilitated by peer-befrienders and adult volunteers...
» 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.
» Community Living Well service
Community Living Well is an emotional wellbeing support service for anyone aged 16 and over, and who is registered with a GP in Kensington, Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington. We can help to support your mental health and wellbeing.
» Conversational English for beginners (for over 50s)
Brush up on your spoken, written and grammatical English to become a more confident speaker! For people aged 50 and over. TUESDAYs - 10.00am – 12.00pm. £3.00 per class @ New Horizons, Guinness Trust Estate,
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2PF...
