The BME Health Forum is a partnership of Global Majority grassroots organisations
We work together to promote systemic change to address health inequalities in racialised communities. We deliver health and wellbeing services, help our partners and their communities influence healthcare policy/provision, and strengthen Global Majority organisations.
Our organisation is led by people with experience of the issues we address.
The BME Health Forum is governed by a board of 9 trustees, the majority of whom are Directors of Global Majority community organisations. See our current trustees here.
The board is supported by an advisory group which also includes representatives from the NHS North West London ICS, Kensington & Chelsea Social Council, One Westminster, and SOBUS.
We secure funding to coordinate health and wellbeing services, delivered with our partners
We increase partners' capacity to deliver services with training, fundraising, organisational development & governance support
We help partners and their communities influence healthcare policy and provision
Highlights
Public Involvement Front Door launch
The Public Involvement Front Door combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to open up the world of public involvement and empower researchers of all experience levels to meaningfully involve public members in their work.
The BME Health Forum's Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.
The BME Health Forum’s Health Advocacy project involves training bilingual Health Advocates from a number of BAME community groups to help patients in their own language.
This project is funded by the National Lottery and the initial programme ended in August 2025, however we have recently secured renewed funding to continue this work.*
The video above was made by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust showing the impact that Health Advocates make in their hospitals in understanding the barriers that many of their patients are facing.
Read more about this project here
* Read more about our NEW Health Advocacy Service here
You Need To Know - NHS womb cancer awareness campaign
The 'You Need To Know' campagn was launched on the 31st January. Womb cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women in the United Kingdom. It is important to understand what women know about this cancer so that we can increase awareness. Several campaign assets have been developed such as posters, images, and a video that can be shared of which the BME Health Forum's Phayza Fudlalla took part in (see above). These can be shared on Social media, newsletters and placed in community settings. A video in Arabic is also now available.
Bi Borough VCS Health and Wellbeing Strategy
This Strategy has been developed over a period of months through a collaborative process with the voluntary and community sector and colleagues from across the statutory sector/NHS. It presents a number of case studies from the VCS including from the BME Health Forum that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.
Our weekly newsletter includes information about health and social care services, events, training, and jobs, with a focus on Northwest London
Latest News
Please see the latest update about adult community specialist palliative care in north west London from NHS North West London ICB. They’ve published a new March 2026 update on their website, which explains the latest progress, next steps, and how they are continuing to work with local partners, patients, families and carers to improve services across all eight boroughs.
The Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) is a new 3-year fund running from 2026 to 2029. It forms an important part of delivering the National Plan to End Homelessness, which sets out our ambition for VCFS organisations to work alongside statutory services to prevent and end homelessness. This funding is open to VCFS organisations in England with a maximum annual income of £5 million that have been delivering support for at least 3 years to individuals at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness and rough sleeping.
Age UK Westminster currently have a vacancy for a trainee adviser within their Information and Advice Team. The successful applicant must be a Westminster resident, they will support the part time Advice Co-ordinator to better support Arabic speaking Westminster older residents to access the Information and advice service.
RM Partners NHS Cancer Alliance has launched our new HPV Vaccine Community Grant. This grant is aimed primarily at voluntary and community sector organisations who work directly with either faith-based communities or young people aged 11-19. Applications are now open and will be running until the 22nd March 2026
The next Westminster Community Network meeting will take place at Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens SW1W on the 19th March where Unfold will be facilitating a workshop exploring participatory governance, looking at how we can be guided by and more accountable to the communities we serve. Unfold will be sharing their journey to their model of participatory governance, and providing space for organisations attending to reflect on where they might be, or want to be in their journey.
The London Boroughs Faiths Network (LBFN) brings faith and belief communities together so they are seen, heard and part of shaping a fairer, safer and more connected London. In this edition you will find information about: LBFN Events and News including our news website and the expansion of our training offerings; LBFN Collaborations; and Partner & Cross-Sector Activity.
In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News; Provider spotlight on Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service; ESOL course vacancies; Learner progression opportunities; ESOL Jobs and Volunteering opportunities; Asks and offers; Partnerships; Training; and more
Join textile designer Ashanti Farquhar for this immersive 4-hour weaving workshop and create your own unique woven fabric to take home. London can be a fast-paced city, and the therapeutic, repetitive rhythm of weaving offers a chance to slow down, be mindful, and reconnect with your creativity.
Join One Westminster for the next Older People Provider Network Meeting on the 24th March. This meeting will be an opportunity to hear about services available for people affected by dementia followed by Q&A including discussion about concerns for global majority communities.
North West London Health & Social Care Skills Academy is delighted to share the March edition of their newsletter, featuring recent achievements, key updates, and upcoming opportunities across their programmes and partnerships including: Academy Highlights -March 2026; NWL Community; Engagement: In-Reach and Outreach Activities; Opening Doors: Supporting Care Leavers and Refugees; CPD Online Sessions; Assemble You -
Academy Podcast.
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: two green Westminster funding initiatives; Our training and resources roundup includes free cyber security training for Westminster's voluntary sector organised by WCC and One Westminster in response to the growing risk of cyber attacks; and a spotlight on the lovely venue spaces at the newly opened Brunel Happy Hub.
Please find information about Wand UK's Breathe and Beat project - a wellbeing journey for women of the Global Majority aged 50 and over. This brilliant programme is all about celebrating health, vitality, and community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your heart and lungs, learn how to live and eat well, and enjoy a space designed especially for you.
You are welcome to join a unique community celebration for Eid and Easter on the 29th March. There will be tradional entertainment including Albanian dance performance and Sudanese bridal dance. There will be children's arts and crafts, henna tattoos and face painting, plus traditional craft stalls and cuisine.
“Do you want to help make research more relevant for local communities to improve healthcare for all? Join the North West London Community Champions Committee! The North West London Community Champions Committee is a group of local residents who meet with researchers at the NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC). We meet four times a year to discuss research ideas related to our themes of work, and help researchers consider how best to involve our local communities.
Welcome to the latest update from Thrive LDN where you can find information about upcoming training opportunities and news including Suicide Awareness training and MoneyHelper pension awareness webinars for 2026.
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