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Company Number 08013774

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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

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Helping BAME patients access NHS services in North West London

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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

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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.

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News/Events/Jobs/Services/Activities

» HaferiVax Vaccine Hesitancy Training (23.01 and 27.02)

Do you want to have better conversations about vaccines? H&F Health Protection team are running monthly Vaccination Conversation training which uses the Empathetic Refutational Interviewing approach. The training is about improving confidence and competence with vaccine conversations through: Eliciting concerns; Affirmation; Tailored Refutation and Factual Information.

» Health Service Journal Award ceremony - 21st November 2024, 6pm

The You Need to Know womb cancer campaign (which featured the BME Health Foruym's Phayza Fudlalla) has been nominated for a Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award and the ceremony will take place on the 21st November at Evolution London, Queenstown rd, SW8.

» FREE Simran sessions (4 week course) at Victoria Library Community Hub (18th Nov - 9th Dec)

Discover your creative potential through Simran, a focused practice for the mind. Our 4-week programme reveals foundational knowledge about the mind and the focused practice of Simran, helping to eliminate thoughts to foster clarity, creativity and resilience. By quietening the mind, we can become the change we seek in today’s world. The programme is free of charge and provides an inclusive, collaborative space to explore the transformative power of a clearer mind.

» London Resilience Update - October 2024

Welcome to the October 2024 London Resilience Update. Happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating today! On the horizon for November, we have Interfaith Week happening from 10-17 November, followed closely by London Flood Awareness Week happening from 18-24 November. Please read on for the full October London Resilience update.

» NHS NWL ICB - Bi-Borough collaborative Space relaunch

As of September 2nd NHS North West London completed its organisation restructure. One of the consequences of this has been a slight change in the boroughs that our engagement team support. My name is James Connell and I am now the Senior Involvement Manager for Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hounslow.

» JOB: Advice Caseworker Manager at WGN (apply by 25.11.24)

The Advice Casework Manager (ACM) is a new and exciting role within the Advice Service, and the post holder will spearhead the development and coordination of Women and Girls Network’s (WGN) casework provision. You will be leading a team of experienced caseworkers, managing the day to day running of WGN’s Advice Casework provision, enabling, and leading the facilitation of innovative, responsive, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate services for survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

» JOB: Specialist Counsellor at WGN (apply by 25.11.2024)

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a specialist therapeutic service leading in developing and delivering innovative and effective counselling services for women and girls who have experienced all forms of gender-based violence. We seek Specialist Counsellors who will thrive in a multi-cultural feminist environment. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience of working with one or more of the following:Women and girls from Black, Minority, and Global Majority communities; Working with young people; and delivering counselling in person and via web chat and online platforms.

» BME Safeguarding Network - WRAP Training (Online) (11.11.2024)

The Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP) is a course designed to introduce people to the work of Prevent and the key role that they can play in identifying and safeguarding individuals at risk of radicalisation or extremism. Prevent is one of the four strands of CONTEST, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy and works to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

» Unfold Volunteer Mentor Opportunities (posted 25.10.24)

Unfold is a charity based in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea that offers mentoring and support groups for young people aged 10-25 and mothers with children aged 5+. We are currently recruiting for volunteer mentors, particularly those interested in mentoring mothers.

» North Paddington Community Capital Grant (EOI by 08.11.24)

Through the North Paddington Programme, Westminster City Council is launching the “North Paddington Community Capital Grant” to support community organisations to improve their spaces.To be eligible for this grant you must: Be based in Westminster; Be a registered charity, Community Interest Company (CIC), or a not-for-profit group; Own or lease a building or land that is not located on council estate land.
Services

» ADKC Disability Connect project

The Disability Connect project is for socially isolated disabled people (with a physical, sensory or hidden impairment) who need or would like some encouragement and support to get out and about doing activities of interest to them.

» 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...

» ANGELOU Referrals

Angelou is a partnership of 9 organisations offering a shared service across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster supporting women and girls who are experiencing violence and abuse.

» 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.

» Conversational English for beginners (for over 50s)

Brush up on your spoken, written and grammatical English to become a more confident speaker! For people aged 50 and over. TUESDAYs - 10.00am – 12.00pm. £3.00 per class @ New Horizons, Guinness Trust Estate, Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2PF...

» Cost of Living Support - Directory of Services December

Please see the latest update to the Cost of Living Directory of Services for December for RBKC residents.

» 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...