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Registered Charity Number 1151980

Company Number 08013774

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.

Read more here


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News/Events/Jobs/Services/Activities

» NHS 111 and Out of Hours service patient feedback

What was your experience? Whatever kind of experience you have had with our services or staff, we would love to hear from you. Please give us your feedback on any improvements, concerns, or compliments you have by completing our surveys.

» K+C Foundation Community Spirit Small Grants Fund - now open!

The K+C Foundation is an independent charity working towards a vision of a borough where everyone can live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. This is a small grants fund to support events and activities that bring joy, hope and healing to our community. The majority of the beneficiaries of your project must be residents of Kensington and Chelsea. The funding is for one-off and short-term events (not spanning more than 6 weeks and not part of your core, day-to-day work) such as cultural and celebration events, school holiday activities, workshops and sports tournaments.

» Invitation to Participate in Interview or Focus Group for COPD Patients in African and Caribbean Communities

Are you living with COPD? Are you of Black African or Caribbean heritage? We are running discussion groups with people who have been diagnosed with the lung condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), to understand what would help people engage with support to improve their symptoms and wellbeing. Participants will be given a £20 voucher for their time (and an additional £20 to cover time and travel for a face to face group).

» Corporate support for community projects Autumn-Winter 2024

From One Westminster team: This is a follow-up on the community projects we have advertised to Westminster Responsible Businesses in the summer Community Investment Portfolio. Please let us know if you have received business support so far, or if these projects are still in need, we can update them and re-advertise them. Businesses have Social Value commitments and are keen to know about community need and projects they can support!

» Autism & Radicalisation Training Opportunity (17.10 or 14.11)

Free training session available to all Professionals focused on Autism, Extremism and Radicalisation and delivered by Suhel Miah an ASD expert and Home Office Intervention Provider. This course aims to explore the functional links between autism, extremism and radicalisation. Two sessions available on 17th Oct and 14th Nov.

» World Mental Health Day Event - 10.10.24

A meeting for Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster residents. Mental Health services are radically changing and this is your chance to find out more and influence what happens next. Let's celebrate World Mental Health Day together! With activities including live music, relaxing massages, informative stalss, a free lunch, and a chance to ask and answer questions about YOUR services.

» NWL Health and Social Care Academy info and newsletter

Please see information all about the NWL Health and Social Care Academy which aims to create better integration of the health and social care workforce in Northwest London while building a talented workforce representative of our local communities. Please read on to understand the full mission and goals of the Academy and also to read the North West London Health and Social Care Skills Academy Partner Newsletter.

» EVENT: NHS & Care Work Insight Day - 18.10.24

Join NWL Academy's NHS and Care Work Insight Day. We welcome local communities and learners over 16 years. Explore the 350 different careers in the NHS and Social Care. Explore mental health, community and acute hospital careers. Learn more about Primary care careers. Gain insight into social care including social work. Hear exclusice NHS talks by guest speakers and talk to Universities for help with supporting statements.

» ASCENT TRAINING - Introduction to Project Management (21.10.24)

This course will enable participants to: Understand the importance of performance indicators in keeping you on track; Gain ideas on resolving common problems; Have an understanding of your responsibilities in managing the project "life cycle".This course is free for London-based organisations working with those affected by violence against women and girls.

» Breast Cancer Awareness Month Comms Toolkit

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please see the toolkit in this article that can be used to raise awareness about Breast Cancer via your channels. This has been put together by NHSE and includes Breast screening insights; Key messages; Useful Screening statistics; and Social media​ text and images that can used.
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 K&C & Age UK Westminster Digital Inclusion Project (added 03.11.2023)

The Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Social Isolation pilot supports and enhances existing Older Adult Mental Health services provided by CNWL by providing targeted outreach support to vulnerable elderly people including those living alone who are known to be more likely to experience social isolation.

» 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.

» Community Living Well service

Community Living Well is an emotional wellbeing support service for anyone aged 16 and over, and who is registered with a GP in Kensington, Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington. We can help to support your mental health and wellbeing.

» 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...