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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
» Join Discussion Group for people affected by lung scarring
Are you, or is someone you love, affected by lung scarring? Have your say on how we can better meet the needs of your community. Come along to our small informal discussion session: Find out how we can support you; Meet likeminded people; Make a difference; Represent you community; Enjoy a free tasty lunch; Travel expenses paid. London Bridge 4th September and Stratford 8th September.
» 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme - open for applications
The GSK IMPACT Awards are for charities with total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They are funded by GSK and provide core funding and free training for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £13,500. Closing date Wednesday 20 August 2025.
» London Community Foundation July 2025 Grants News
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: the NEW Teles Fund - expressions of interest; Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund; Naturesave Trust; Foundation for Future London’s Collaborate: Safer Spaces Commissions; Imperial Health Charity Compassionate Communities; Windrush Justice Programme; Children in Need Core Cost grants; and many more.
» Small Babies - A Community-Led Workshop on Fetal Growth (Wed 16th July)
Join Mosaic Community Trust and specialist speakers on Wednesday 16th July from 10.30am - 1pm at the Interim Community Hub at Lileston st, NW8 and learn about how babies grow during pregnancy and when they are smaller than expected. Ask any questions about mum and baby health. Lunch and free head massage privided
» The Mega Menopause Survey 2025
Menopause Mandate is a coalition of women from all walks of life—including healthcare professionals, campaigners, Government figures, and well-known public voices—working to improve awareness, access, and research into menopause. This year, we’re launching our 2025 Menopause Mandate Survey, in partnership with UCL’s Menopause Mind Lab. Our aim is to gather real, lived experiences of women going through menopause—across every background and community in the UK.
» Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Annual General Meeting 2025 - 23.07.25
Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for the 2025 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at 18.00. The meeting will be hosted by Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Matthew Swindells, chair of North West London Acute Provider Collaborative. The meeting will be a virtual event.
» FREE Music Workshops with One World Orchestra at the Showroom
Explore, create, and perform! We are looking for participants to take part in a series of music workshops with One World Orchestra, which will culminate in an outdoor music performance in the Church Street Neighbourhood on Saturday 16th August. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with international musicians and be part of a public music performance.
» Share the ‘Loved & Wanted’ message this Pride Month
Thank you for supporting the Mayor of London’s values campaign ‘Loved and Wanted in London.’ We’re back in touch ahead of Pride to ask you to help us send the message to the LGBTQI+ community that they are - and will always – Loved & Wanted in London, by sharing our new Pride assets with you.
» FREE community Music Workshops from Wigmore Hall
Join a series of free, creative music workshops in partnership with Wigmore Hall and Unfold. These sessions are a chance to relax, connect with others, and explore music in a welcoming space. Children are welcome, and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcomed!
» Upcoming Prevent Awareness Workshops (Sep - Nov 2025)
The Prevent Awareness Workshop is a 1.5 hours training session that runs monthly for internal and external staff - topics copvered include: Prevent and CONTEST; Extremism, Radicalisation, Terrorism; Risk indicators of radicalisation – how to identify individuals who are susceptible; Local safeguarding and referral mechanisms and people to contact for further help and advice; Latest extremism and radicalisation risks/ The national threat picture.
Services & Activities
» 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...
» 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...
» Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham
Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham
» Fit-for-Life - Free 8 week weight loss programme
This FREE eight week group behaviour change programme is designed to help the patients to lose weight, get fitter and make more informed choices about your diet and lifestyle...
