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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.
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
» FREE online Falls Prevention Webinar (29.05.25) 2-3pm
SAEB Learning Programme - please join us for a free online webinar on Falls Prevention on the 29th May from 2-3pm. Learning outcomes include: Types of falls; Fall risk factors; Reducing risk of having a fall; and Available services.
» Pamodzi Health & Wellbeing Information Day (14.05.25) 1 - 5pm
You are invited to Pamodzi's Information Day on the 14th May from 1-5pm at Edward Woods Community Centre, W1. This information day will be all about Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition - All welcome!
» ESOL Update for London: May 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; Data and research, and more.
» Waterloo Community Counselling Spring Newsletter (2025)
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter! In this edition you will find news about WCC's upcoming fundraiser, updates from the refugee social groups, Gardening club news, Free summer walking group for refugees and migrants, and wellbeing tips!
» 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.
» JOB: Fundraising Manager at Open Age (apply by 30.05.25)
Open Age is currently recruiting for the role of Fundraising Manager - Community and Individual Giving. This pivotal role will design and deliver new community and individual giving fundraising programmes to support Open Age’s exciting new five-year growth strategy.
» Focus group invitation: Help shape London’s mental health, community resilience and crisis response
Thrive LDN is undertaking a new project, working with Peace Collective, to listen to and engage with organisations supporting communities across London who have experienced displacement, conflict, or crisis about what support is needed for mental health and wellbeing.
» JOB: Community Champions Project manager at Dalgarno (apply by 22.05.25)
The Dalgarno Trust is looking for an outstanding Project Manager who is passionate about health and wellbeing to manage our Community Champions project. You will be an effective and dynamic project manager with the right mix of both hands-on and management skills to recruit, lead and develop a team of local volunteers.
» Dementia Action Week 2025 Monday 19 May – Saturday 24 May
Join us in celebrating awareness, inclusion and support across Westminster & Kensington and Chelsea with Culture, Wellness and Community events. Please see listings for free small-group sessions all week. Inclusive and engaging for all.
» Triborough Post Covid Service leaflet and info
Please see the information leaflet for teh Tri-borough Post Covid Community Service.We offer rehabilitation support to help you manage Post-COVID symptoms and improve your quality of life. What we help with: Fatigue Management; Breathlessness; Brain Fog; Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance issues; Emotional Wellbeing; Vocational (Work); Rehabilitation.
Services & Activities
» 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...
» 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.
» Counselling Directory - search for a counsellor or psychotherapist near you
Counselling Directory was set up as a free, confidential service to encourage those in distress to seek help. Visitors can read about different areas of distress, view useful articles written by counsellors and refine their...
» Deaf Hope Services
Deaf Hope is a new specialist domestic abuse service for Deaf women and children, and the first service of its kind in the UK. We have been established around 18 months and our current funding is...
» Dementia Adviser Service in Westminster
The Westminster Dementia Adviser service provides advice, information and guidance to those who have received a diagnosis of dementia, as well as their families and supporters. As well as working in partnership with NHS...
» Domestic abuse and Sexual violence Information about Helpline services in your area
Please see below some information about domestic and sexual violence helplines that are funded by London Councils and available in your area...
» FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) Service
West London African Women's service - Community support and information...
