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
NHS West and North London have published a further update on adult community specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care in north west London. This bulletin builds on the March update and provides more specific detail on how the new, more consistent model of care is being implemented across individual boroughs, reflecting phased delivery and different starting points.
Next week is the UK's 7th Annual Black Maternal Health Awareness week. Five X More CIC has come together with a host of organisations, individuals and health professionals for a weeklong campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the disparities in maternal outcomes for Black women and birthing people in the UK.
See updates from Media Trust's latest Newsletter including information about an event on Crafting volunteer opportunities that inspire action, Understanding and combatting health misinformation, Last chance to sign up for their AI Charity Academy, Media interviews for charities: Top tips and tricks , Accessible content creation for charities, and more.
A new national partnership between DHSC, Movember and People’s Health Trust is investing £6.3 million in community‑led men’s mental health projects across England. The Men’s Health Community Fund will support VCSE organisations to engage men and boys aged 16+ who are least likely to use traditional services, focusing on key life moments such as new fatherhood, job loss, loneliness and retirement.
Do you represent, work or volunteer for a voluntary or community organisation in Kensington and Chelsea and need some support or advice? Join KCSC's Organisational Development Team on Wednesday 13 May 2026 from 10:30am - 1:30pm for a dedicated one-to-one advice surgery designed to support voluntary and community organisations in Kensington and Chelsea. Alongside personalised advice sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with other local organisations through informal networking from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
Our Safeguarding Ambassadors are concerned that voice scams targeting older people have entered a dangerous new phase, with scammers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to clone the voices of family members and loved ones to make fraudulent phone calls—often requesting money for fake emergencies. These scams are highly sophisticated, exploiting trust and emotional vulnerability, with victims often reporting high-stress situations. The webinar will also cover a range of new and emerging scams.
Are you hoping to lose a few pounds or just improve your overall wellbeing? Whether it's battling with your weight, constant headaches, or gut issues, fatigue, sleep issues or stress/ amxiety...We want to hear from you! In a new Channel 4 series health experts are looking for families/ couples/ households with at least two people who are looking to feel healthier.
Do you need support with information and advice regarding Screen Time for children 0-5 years old? Digital screens are now a normal part of family life. The early years are however critical for development - 90% of a child’s brain development occurs by age 5, making it a critical period for the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills. On Friday 27 March, the government published new, evidence-informed guidance to help parents and carers of children under 5 navigate screen time.
The Abbey Centre is looking for someone to play a vital role in delivering our Community Champions programme across Churchill Gardens, Tachbrook, and Lillington & Longmore Estates. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a community-led public health approach, supporting local residents to become trusted voices and connectors within their neighbourhoods.
LSBU researchers are conducting research on back pain beliefs and practices in Black and Asian communities in London. They are requesting your help with filling this 5-minute questionnaire. You can participate if you are an adult (18+), live in London, have back pain or have had back pain in the last 12months and identify as being from a Black/ Asian heritage.
In the following update from SAFE CST you can find a handy 2 page summary of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law - to help keep our communities safer. You will also find details of all their upcoming webinars including 2 NEW topics (Nihilistic subcultures, and Community Security.
One Westminster, the Resilience Team at Westminster City Council and the Environment Agency (EA) have partnered together to continue strengthening community resilience across the City of Westminster. We invite you and other Westminster VCS and faith organisations, social enterprises and small business to come and learn more about flood resilience and preparedness.
WAND UK are running a couple of programmes promoting health lifestyle and emotional wellbeing - please see details of their Breathe and Beat programme delivered in conjunction with Open Age and also their Garden group - please get in touch with them directly for upcoming dates.
We are pleased to share the latest version of the K&C digital inclusion signposting booklet, now rebranded as the Get Online in K&C Handbook. This handbook brings together all the support available to K&C residents with digital skills, devices, connectivity, and staying safe online. It’s a practical resource to help people to get online and build confidence with digital technology.
NHS North West London have published their fourth update on adult community specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care in north west London. As with the previous updates, this sets out progress in delivering the new, more consistent model of care developed through engagement and consultation. This update focuses more clearly on delivery and implementation, building on what was shared before.
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