The BME Health Forum is a partnership of Global Majority grassroots organisations
We work together to promote systemic change to address health inequalities in racialised communities. We deliver health and wellbeing services, help our partners and their communities influence healthcare policy/provision, and strengthen Global Majority organisations.
Our organisation is led by people with experience of the issues we address.
The BME Health Forum is governed by a board of 9 trustees, the majority of whom are Directors of Global Majority community organisations. See our current trustees here.
The board is supported by an advisory group which also includes representatives from the NHS North West London ICS, Kensington & Chelsea Social Council, One Westminster, and SOBUS.
We secure funding to coordinate health and wellbeing services, delivered with our partners
We increase partners' capacity to deliver services with training, fundraising, organisational development & governance support
We help partners and their communities influence healthcare policy and provision
Highlights
Public Involvement Front Door launch
The Public Involvement Front Door combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to open up the world of public involvement and empower researchers of all experience levels to meaningfully involve public members in their work.
The BME Health Forum's Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.
The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project has involved training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.
This project was funded by the National Lottery and has now ended (end of August 2025) however we are hoping to secure new funding to continue this work.*
The video above was made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust showing the impact that Health Advocates make in their hospitals in understanding the barriers that many of their patients are facing.
Read more about this project here
* Read more about our NEW Health Advocacy Service here
You Need To Know - NHS womb cancer awareness campaign
The 'You Need To Know' campagn was launched on the 31st January. Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the United Kingdom. It is important to understand what women know about this cancer so that we can increase awareness. Several campaign assets have been developed such as posters, images, and a video that can be shared of which the BME Health Forum's Phayza Fudlalla took part in (see above). These can be shared on Social media, newsletters and placed in community settings. A video in Arabic is also now available.
Bi Borough VCS Health and Wellbeing Strategy
This Strategy has been developed over a period of months through a collaborative process with the voluntary and community sector and colleagues from across the statutory sector/NHS. It presents a number of case studies from the VCS including from the BME Health Forum that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.
Our weekly newsletter includes information about health and social care services, events, training, and jobs, with a focus on Northwest London
Latest News
Westminster HealthWorks (The Service) is a borough-wide, community-led public health initiative commissioned by Westminster City Council as part of the #2035 commitment to improve population health. The Service aims to reduce health inequalities by delivering culturally responsive, preventative health interventions that improve heart, lung, and mental health outcomes for adults aged 16 and over. For anyone interested in the Healthworks Westminster service Lead Provider role or if interested to become part of the wider programme in the future as a subcontracted organisation the tender is now live.
Imperial College London & Westminster City Council / RBKC are conducting a research study to help identify ways to tackle social isolation & loneliness in the community setting. They would like to hear from residents 16+ to complete an anonymous survey exploring social connections and sense of community. Feedback will help shape local services and create a heat map of loneliness across the bi-borough.
Please see this resource put together by Michelle at Community Living Well – NHS Talking Therapies (Kensington and Chelsea IAPT). Due to the recent RBKC cyber attack, access to information has been limited so this has been put together to help find important emergency support information covering mainly RBKC and Queens Park and Paddington but should be useful also for all West London.
Welcome to Media Trust’s charity newsletter where you can find information on: Free online marketing training for charities; Drop-in advice sessions with Edelman; Media Trust job opportunity - Senior Programme manager; Inside our AI Essentials bootcamp for charities; Media Trust low-cost digital and communications courses; and more Media Trust news.
Welcome to the Winter Community Voices newsletter. We've been sending these Community Voices newsletters for a year, with the aim of sharing British Heart Foundation's (BHF) information, support and opportunities which will benefit you and your community. In this newsletter, you'll find: How to learn CPR with our free online training tool; How to access our Heart Helpline; Some of our heart healthy recipes
Public Health are commissioning mental health training for frontline staff in Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster – and it’s open to the Voluntary & Community Sector. We have the opportunity to request the training that would help our staff the most. It could be Mental Health First Aid, Just Listening, Trauma-Informed Practice, Faith-Sensitive Mental Health, Community Peer Support, or many others. Have your say.
Inequities in how bereavement is experienced and supported among people of Black British and Black Caribbean heritage in England have been revealed in a new study led by the University of Bristol. The research, published in Death Studies, calls for widespread changes to improve bereavement experiences and access to support for Black British and Black Caribbean communities.
Do you have African or Caribbean heritage and a story to tell? Join our 10-week programme to connect with and explore your heritage through storytelling, art, and digital media. No digital or art experience needed.
Westminster City Council is responding to a cyber security incident that affected shared IT systems at the end of last month. While Council services remain operational some disruption continues. Impact on GM Mental Health Pilot Tender: To allow sufficient time to respond to bidder queries, we have extended the deadline for submitting bids. The tender portal will remain open until 19 December at 17:00.
Wondering Minds is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for next year’s collaborative filmmaking project! If you live in Westminster, Brent, or Wandsworth, you’re invited to apply. The deadline is 15th December.
Public Health have produced a video resource for older adults about staying active at home. Physical inactivity remains one of the biggest contributors to poor health outcomes locally, and these simple exercises provide a practical way for people to build confidence and strength, particularly those who may not yet access formal services or might be on a waiting list.
Need urgent dental care? Help is available through NHS 111. Access to urgent dental appointments has been improved, don’t suffer with painful tooth problems, you can now call NHS 111 to get help. Appointments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week through NHS 111 — either online or by calling 111.
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: YWF Festive Forum; YWF Membership Refresh; HELPING HANDS COMMUNITY FUND - NOW OPEN; PRE-APPLICATION ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR THE NCIL FUNDING; FREE AI TRAINING + RESOURCES; FREE YOUTH VOICE TRAINING AND EVENTS; and more.
For anyone who supported the community in the early days and weeks after the Grenfell fire you are warmly invited to a gentle wellbeing afternoon. It will be a relaxed space with lunch, tea and biscuits, and optional mini yoga, massage and Bowen sessions. It’s really just a moment to pause, reflect and reconnect with others who were involved at that time. No networking, no agenda — simply a space to breathe and take care.
This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming North West London In-Reach Model Launch Event, taking place this Saturday. We’re looking forward to an inspiring and community-centred day, and your support will play a crucial role in making the event a success. Celebrate, connect, and co-design health services that reflect the needs of African Caribbean comunity across North West London!
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