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
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.
Navigating Crossroads is a transformative series of workshops and events created especially for Black women who are ready to pause, reflect, and chart a new path forward in both their careers and personal lives. Please see their latest update with information about the new New ‘Navigating Crossroads Conversations’ Podcast, Upcoming session: Being Visible as a Black Woman, Become a member of 'the Collective', and more
Paddington Development Trust have two exciting full time roles in their Health and Climate Team: Brunel & Wessex Gardens Champions Project Leader and Community Health and Wellbeing Worker (CHWW) in Church street ward. Both roles have an application deadline of 5th May 2026.
The Sport England Movement Fund offers up to £15,000 for physical activity projects in the community. The focus is on people who face barriers to activity and projects designed to help them join in.
'Trust: Overcoming Mistrust in Health Research' is an award-winning documentary from the NIHR Research Delivery Network. It was directed by clinician and health equity lead Dr Keerti Gedela, and produced by Spirited Pictures. It explores the historical and systemic roots of mistrust through the voices of community members and health experts.
Welcome to the March 2026 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners. In this edition you will find information about menigitis; an Invitation to attend vaccination photography and filming session; London Communities Emergencies Partnership (LCEP) updates; London Resilient Communities Programme; Sign up to Food Resilient London, our map of community food assets; and more
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