BME Health Forum

MPox Clade 1 Travel advice to affected areas

Please see important information about MPox including:

What is mpox
How is it spread
What are the symptoms
Travel to countries reporting cases and bordering countries
If you are unwell when you return
Promoting safe travel

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.

News/Events/Jobs/Services/Activities

» NHS & H&F Community Health & Wellbeing Event - 31st May

We’re delighted to invite you to the NHS & H&F Community Health & Wellbeing Event on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at SEACC! Join us for a vibrant day of community connections, interactive workshops, engaging activities and informative stalls – all designed to bring people together, promote better health outcomes and build trust in healthcare.

» Guided Walk for Refugees and Asylum-seekers (07.05.25)

6 Free walking tours for refugees living, working or studying in Waterloo & Southbank. Join Waterloo Community Counselling's FREE Summer Walking Group! In partnership with Lambeth Tour Guides Association, we’ll take you on fascinating guided walks to discover the stories behind the streets. Walk 1: ‘Secret Gardens & Safe Places of Waterloo’ delivered by Nikky Catto on Wednesday 7th May, 10:30am-2pm.

» Have Your Say! Join Our Westminster Residents Feedback Forum

Age UK Westminster is launching a new project to better support older residents in our community - and we want to hear from local older people! We are inviting residents to join our Westminster Residents Feedback Forum, where they’ll have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the challenges and gaps in services for older adults. Insights will help shape real solutions that make a difference.

» Baker Street Hub space - FREE for Westminster Charities

With a spacious, flexible event area, a dedicated meeting room, The Hub offers flexibility for a wide range of uses—whether you’re hosting workshops, meetings, or presentations. Our facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, screens, and state-of-the-art presentation equipment to ensure your event runs smoothly. This space is free of charge for Westminster charities.

» FUNDING: Racial Equity Programme - Lloyds Bank Foundation

his programme is for small local charities and CICs which are led by and working with people who are experiencing economic inequity because of their race or ethnicity. Under this programme we will support charities to strengthen their capacity and capabilities and become more resilient through a range of tailored development support offers alongside a three-year unrestricted grant of £75,000.

» Immune response may be harnessed to control HIV, RIO study shows

New antibody therapies could offer alternative to current treatments. Researchers led by Imperial have unveiled primary trial results that show encouraging advances in HIV treatment driven by immune-based therapies.

» GPs cut Social Prescribing in Westminster

With sadness, we must inform you that Healthcare Central London Ltd are decommissioning their social prescribing contract with One Westminster. The service is due to cease on 30th April 2025 after delivering 5 years of excellent connection and support to thousands of GP patients throughout Westminster.

» Young Westminster Foundation March Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: London Catalyst Project Grants; Active Westminster Project Funding; Greener Futures Fund; and Sports England Movement Fund.

» Breast Cancer Now - FREE Train the Trainer programme

The Breast Cancer Now Train the Trainer (TtT) pilot is a free breast health promotion training course that trains local community-based health care professionals, health promotion workers and community workers to promote breast awareness, screening, and risk reduction messages in their local communities.

» Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation is recruiting new Chair!

We are a community-led voluntary organisation, set up 15 years ago and committed to improve the lives of BAME women across London. We work with survivors of domestic violence, LBTQ+ members and migrant women with no recourse to public funds. We provide a range of wellbeing activities and advice on domestic violence and welfare for about 500 women each year.

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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...

» Bikeworks - All Ability Inclusive Cycling club at Ashburnham school (SW10)

Come ride with us for a free, fun, and supportive cycling experience, designed for families and young people. Held in a safe, off-road environment, we bring the freedom and excitement of cycling to everyone. Explore our amazing fleet of specialist cycles and let our friendly, experienced team help you find the perfect one for your needs.

» 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.