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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

Mental Health Research Project

The BME Health Forum is conducting a research project into emotional wellbeing on behalf of a charity called Chasing the Stigma. We are trying to find more about how people make choices about when to request support, where they go to for support, the circumstances that help them and the barriers that stand in their way.

Read more here

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"Honouring Our Communities" A Celebration of Black Heritage, Culture and Unity

Join Cheri Coco Cic on the 24th October for this FREE community celebration.

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The BME Health Forum, together with a steering group of African and Caribbean led community organisations hosted the Launch Event of the Community In-Reach programme of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster at the Stowe Centre on Saturday 13th June – We called it “ Celebrating our Health” and it was a truly fun, engaging and informative day bringing together the community with fun activities, free exercise sessions, dance show from Paddington Arts youth dance group, music, health talks, free haircuts from Mane Culture, delicious African and Caribbean food from local caterers and NHS professionals offering a range of information on health issues and research initiatives relevant to African and Caribbean communities. We also had a range of stalls from local community organisations and on the spot blood pressure checks.

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Community In-Reach

The Community In‑Reach Programme is all about working with community organisations led by or supporting African and Caribbean people across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We’re looking for organisations that will host culturally rooted health & wellbeing events in places people know and trust. Instead of expecting people to travel to clinics or navigate complicated systems, events bring support and advice into places where people already gather such as community centres, faith spaces, youth hubs, cultural venues and more.

The programme is delivered in partnership by:

BME Health Forum — local programme lead
Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC)
One Westminster
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board - who fund the programme.

Public Involvement Front Door launch

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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.

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Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London

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.

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.

Read more here

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Latest News

STOPtober!! Campaign and free training on Smoking Awareness

As part of the Stoptober campaign, there are now some additional training dates to give more people the opportunity to take part and get trained in Very Brief Advice (VBA) for smoking (12th October and 29th October). The Stoptober campaign is an opportunity to reach as many colleagues and partners as possible and support them to feel confident having brief conversations around smoking.

Thrive LDN (October 2026) Update: World Mental Health Day

Please see the lates update from Thrive LDN where you will find information about a free Zero Suicide Alliance online training session taking place on teh 16th October. You can also find informatuon on a free, online course that can be taken by anyone who wants to learn basic suicide awareness and prevention skills. You can also find information on Thrive LDN's new impact report, Climate Action Wellbeing survey and Climate Kind New website.

WEBINAR: Designing a Career That Works for You (14.10.26) PLUS more Updates from Communicate

Designing a Career That Works for You - this practical session is for Black women who are thinking about progression, a pivot, a return to work, a new opportunity or simply a different way of approaching their career. You can also find details of further events - How Women Over 40 Get a Job After Redundancy, plus Buy 1 Get 1 FREE offer for Navigating Crossroads event - The Fulfillment Shift on the 28th November.

WEBINAR: How can the NHS end rough sleeping and tackle homelessness? (03.11.26)

The Prime Minister has declared that ending rough sleeping is now a national priority and the NHS has a major part to play in helping him deliver on this pledge. Please find details about a free on-line webinar delivered by Pathway for NHS Commissioners and system leaders to show you we can help you to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness, end rough sleeping and deliver better value for the NHS.

Healthwatch England's hospital discharge survey - Last chance to feedback (TODAY, 5pm) !

How could your discharge from hospital have been better? Healthwatch want to learn more, so they can help people get the support they need to continue their recovery at home. Healthwatch's Hospital Discharge survey closes TODAY (9th October), 5pm - please take up your last chance to feedback on your experiences.

Webinar: Trapped, Exploited, Cuckooed: Improving Responses to Cuckooing (04.11.26)

Would you recognise the signs if someone had taken control of a vulnerable person’s home? We’d love you to join us for Trapped, Exploited, Cuckooed: Improving Responses to Cuckooing, a two-hour webinar bringing together colleagues from Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham and Westminster. We’ll explore how cuckooing can be identified and tackled, hear lived experience input, and consider how we can improve professional responses to victims.

Al-Hasaniya host CNWL's Community workshop boosting women’s confidence in managing their health

Please see a an article from CNWL highlighting an inspiring example of community collaboration with Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre that supported women to better understand their medication and mental wellbeing. Delivered through a partnership between CNWL Pharmacy, the Recovery & Wellbeing College, Occupational Therapy and the Kensington and Chelsea Community Collaboration Team, the session provided a welcoming and culturally sensitive space for discussion and learning. Arabic interpretation was available throughout, helping participants to engage fully, ask questions and share their experiences with confidence.

3 hours free a week? Join the Westminster Community and Maternity Champions and support the health and wellbeing of your community.

We are looking for local residents who are interested in volunteering to share health and wellbeing messages and activities with their friends, family, neighbours and local community. Community Champions focus on different health topics including healthy eating, physical activity, mental health cancer screening and immunisations. Maternity Champions support and share information with new and expectant parents and provide peer breastfeeding support.

SAEB Webinar: Recognising Exploitation behind closed doors (12.11.26 - 12:00 - 13:00)

Join Charlotte Jamieson, Bi-Borough Modern Slavery and Exploitation Coordinator, for this latest webinar on domestic servitude. Charlotte will be joined by guest speaker Dipa Haria, Immigration Lawyer at Kalayaan, who will share her specialist expertise in supporting migrant domestic workers affected by trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation.

The National Safeguarding Adults Board Managers Network Nominations for ‘We See You – We Hear You’ Safeguarding Excellence Awards for 2026 are still open!

The National Safeguarding Adults Board Managers Network Excellence Award recognises the hard work and dedication of any professional and/or team across England who have gone over and above this year, who continue to provide an outstanding commitment and effort to safeguard adults and their families.

North West London Health & Social Care Skills Academy Newsletter - October Edition

North West London Health & Social Care Skills Academy is delighted to share the October edition of their newsletter, featuring recent achievements, key updates, and upcoming opportunities for you to get involved. In this edition you will find Academy highlights for October 2026, NWL Community Engagement: In-Reach and Outreach Activities; Opening Doors: Supporting Care Leavers and Refugees; CPD Online Sessions; and information about Assemble You - Academy Podcast.

St Mary’s Hospital redevelopment – Phase 3 consultation now live

The next phase of consultation on the redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital and the wider campus masterplan has now launched. Phase 3 shows how we have reflected feedback from the previous phases of consultation in our latest designs. There are several ways to find out more and have your say including Public exhibitions from mid to the end of October, pop-up events at St Mary’s and at Church Street market throughout October, and a Webinar on the 21st October.

Workshop: GDPR for the VCS (02.11.2026)

Join RBKC officers for a practical, jargon-free session on good data protection. The workshop will look at how organisations can protect personal information, build trust and put good practice into place, with a practical checklist to take away. The session is for staff and volunteers from community groups, CICs and charities based in Kensington and Chelsea and will take place in Kensington Town Hall on Tuesdayt 3rd November, 2-4pm.

Weekly Services from Mosaic Community Trust (from September 2026)

Please see an overview of Mosaic Community Trust's Weekly services for local women. Services inlcude Holistic Well-being Drop in; One stop service; Talk and Connect Cafe for Mothers; Home and School Together; Women's Wellness Hub; Meet and Mend; and Social Circle. Services take place in either the Portman Centre, 4 Lilestone Street, or 66 Church st NW8.

London Community Foundation September 2026 Grants News

See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: MOPAC Victims Fund and MOPAC VAWG Grassroots Fund; Thamesmead Community Fund; Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund; Cost of living survey - help us understand; Resources; and more.

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