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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

**Abdul Mageed Educational Trust invites you to "African and Caribbean Celebration of Health"**

A community health, wellbeing and cultural celebration on 22nd August at The Stowe Centre.

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"Honouring Our Communities" A Celebration of Black Heritage, Culture and Unity

Join Cheri Coco Cic on the 24th October for this FREE community celebration.

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“Celebrating our Health” Community In-Reach Launch event at the Stowe!

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The BME Health Forum, together with a steering group of African and Caribbean led community organisations hosted the Launch Event of the Community In-Reach programme of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster at the Stowe Centre on Saturday 13th June – We called it “ Celebrating our Health” and it was a truly fun, engaging and informative day bringing together the community with fun activities, free exercise sessions, dance show from Paddington Arts youth dance group, music, health talks, free haircuts from Mane Culture, delicious African and Caribbean food from local caterers and NHS professionals offering a range of information on health issues and research initiatives relevant to African and Caribbean communities. We also had a range of stalls from local community organisations and on the spot blood pressure checks.

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Community In-Reach

The Community In‑Reach Programme is all about working with community organisations led by or supporting African and Caribbean people across Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. We’re looking for organisations that will host culturally rooted health & wellbeing events in places people know and trust. Instead of expecting people to travel to clinics or navigate complicated systems, events bring support and advice into places where people already gather such as community centres, faith spaces, youth hubs, cultural venues and more.

The programme is delivered in partnership by:

BME Health Forum — local programme lead
Kensington & Chelsea Social Council (KCSC)
One Westminster
NHS North West London Integrated Care Board - who fund the programme.

Public Involvement Front Door launch

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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.

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Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London

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.

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.

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London Tigers invites you to their SUMMER FAIR! (Saturday 27.08.26)

FREE ENTRY at Greenside Community Centre and Lisson Green Sports Pitch. Join us for lots of fun including: Football, basketball and Cricket, Face painting and Henna, Hand massage therapy, Community Make & Take Art, Radio control car, Bouncy castle, Market stalls, Yummy food, Raffle and prizes and much more.

Neighbourhood Doulas - 2 Free Pregnancy Classes from September 2026!

Neighbourhood Doulas would like to share new dates for their two free classes for pregnant mums-to-be re-starting this September 2026. Birth Education and Advocacy Classes starting Wednesday 2nd September 2026 from 10.30-12.30 & Online Healthy Lifestyles Perinatal Programme starting Monday 7th September 2026 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM..

Your latest update from Thrive LDN (August 2026)

Thrive LDN is a citywide partnership to ensure that all Londoners have an equal opportunity to good mental health. See the contents of their latest update including: The Gift of Reconnection trauma-informed practice training - new impact report; World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 events; Thrive LDN x Zero Suicide Alliance training feedback; ClimateKind launches new website to help Londoners find their place in climate action; and more.

Help to shape new versions of British Heart Foundation’s heart health information booklets

Are you and your community interested in shaping new versions of British Heart Foundation’s heart health information booklets? Earlier this year, we worked with members of Black African and Black Caribbean, and South Asian communities to better understand how BHF can make its health information more relevant, accessible and useful. We listened to what people told us and have used that feedback to develop updated versions of our heart health booklets specifically for these communities. We’d love to hear what you think of the first draft of the updated booklets.

ESOL Update for London August 2026

In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News including Adult Skills Fund (ASF) for London: Rules 2026-27, Register for the ESOL Demand Pulse Survey, DWP: £60 Million Fund to Transform Employment Support; Provider spotlight on City of Liverpool College; ESOL vacancies; Conversation clubs; FREE Esol with teacher trainees; and ESOL jobs and volunteering.

Survey: Delayed or Difficult Hospital Discharge

When it came time to leave the hospital, was the right support in place? Could you leave when you were meant to? Or did you have to stay in the hospital for longer than was necessary? Healthwatch wants to learn more about your experience of being discharged from the hospital, to help them see where and how this process can be improved.

Two free opportunities for your charity (and your community) from Media Trust

Campaigns for change with MG OMD (applications close 1st Sep) - Are you a London-based charity planning a campaign to advance racial justice, gender equity or LGBTQ+ equality? Media Trust has partnered with leading media agency MG OMD to offer four charities the chance to work with expert volunteers to strengthen their campaign strategy. Know someone who could become a voice for better workplace health? We’re looking for people across the UK who are living with an ongoing health condition and have experienced the challenges of staying in work, balancing work and health, or leaving work because of their health. Selected participants will take part in a free six-week training programme (applications close 8th Sep).

Raising awareness of foot and ankle conditions on International Podiatry Day

Did you know in our lifetime we walk about 150,000 miles or six times around the world? So looking after our feet is important but where can you get information on how to keep your feet healthy? Every year on 8th October podiatrists across the world seek to raise awareness of podiatry and better treat those with foot and ankle conditions to improve general health. This date is known as International Podiatry Day. If you have any events or meetings coming up in September or early October and would be interested in one of our dedicated professionals joining you to help promote good foot health, please get in touch!

Walk-in Centres info and Stroke Research info (shared in our last Quarterly Meeting)

We would like to share some information that was shared at our last Quarterly meeting about Walk-in Cenrtres (Soho, St Charles, Parsons Green) and how we can make use of these services. We would also like to share information about how you could get involved in Stroke Research. Please look through the presentation slides and contact details if you would like to find out more.

Westminster Women's and Criminal Justice Forums - JOIN NOW!

Two new Forums are being codesigned in the Autumn with One Westminster facilitating the space: Women's Forum - coming together to increase equity; and Criminal Justice - Exploring how the VCS is the village. Why should you join? Westminster VCS has a strong wealth of knowledge, experience and connection. Where funding is challenged, we can increase capacity together in partnership, sharing energy, resource and knowledge.

Job: Westminster Community Lead at Repowering London (apply by 24.08.26)

Repowering are recruiting for a paid, part-time role for someone who's got community roots in Westminster and is interested in making our energy system cleaner and fairer. As a Community Lead in the Westminster borough, you will have two main objectives: to bring to life Westminster’s first community energy group and help it grow into a lively and vibrant co-op, and to run community outreach activities around energy efficiency, solar development and community ownership.

Job: Skilled Volunteer Programme Manager at Link UP London (apply by 04.09.26)

Are you a natural relationship-builder? A great communicator who loves connecting people? Someone who has an eye for detail and process development? Has a keen interest to make a positive impact in London communities? If that sounds like you, Link UP London would love to hear from you! They're looking for a Skilled Volunteer Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of Link UP's Skilled Volunteering Programme, matching incredible Skilled Volunteers with Social Good Organisations (SGOs) to deliver projects that really make a difference.

"Honouring Our Communities" FREE Event (24.10.26)

Join Cheri Coco for a FREE celebratory community event during Black History month on 24th October, 3 - 6pm at Flashpoint, Blantyre st (SW10) - Honouring Our Communities - A Celebration of Black Heritage, Culture & Unity. Expect food, health & wellbeing stalls, Arts & Crafts and dance performance.

Free Doula Training - Start your journey today! (apply by 04.09.26)

Neighbourhood Doulas has opened applications for thier free doula training programme — it's for RBKC residents (including those currently in temporary accommodation elsewhere), fully funded, with no cost to them. Spaces are limited and applications close Friday 4th September at 5pm.

Introduction to Data Protection including the DUAA 2025 (17.09.26)

Join KCSC for their Introduction to data protection including the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. This workshop will cover recent changes in data protection law and give you a refresher on the data protection Act 2018. This practical introductory session will help you understand your key responsibilities, reduce risk, and build confidence in managing personal information safely and lawfully. This workshop is open to organisation is Kensington & Chelsea.

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