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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.
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
» Shifaá Healing Hearts Counselling services - New FREE offer
Shifaá Healing Hearts Counselling (SHHC) service's aim is to create a safe and compassionate space for people from all backgrounds where they can find healing and hope. SHHC offers counselling through an intercultural lens to support clients in exploring their well-being and relational challenges while respecting and honouring each individual’s unique experiences, cultures, and values, to help them navigate trauma, identity, and family dynamics with care and confidence.
» Money Cafe - for RBKC Housing Management residents
All RBKC Housing Management residents are invited to visit us for free advice and support, for Welfare, Housing, Digital and Debt (casework limited to HM Tenants). Please see the information leadlet for more details.
» YOUR help is needed: Practitioner Questionnaire on Fire Safety
Following our recent communication regarding the Practitioner Questionnaire, we wanted to provide an update. We've noticed that the completion rate of the questionnaire is lower than we need, and we need your help to change that! THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLERTING THE QUESTIONNAIRE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 24.01.2025.
» Young Westminster Foundation January Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: YOUNG WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION Helping Hands Community Fund 2025 (Deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025); MAKE IT BIG WITH PATHWAY FUND - ROUND 2 (Deadline: Tuesday, 14 January 2025); LONDON MUSIC FUND
Amplify London (Deadline: Monday, 20 January 2025); COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION FUND - City of Westminster Charitable Trust (Deadline: Thursday, 13 February 2025).
» Imperial BRC newsletter - Issue 3, December 2024
Please find the latest Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) newsletter via the link provided. This edition of the newsletter highlights very interesting updates, including: New AI Model Pinpointing Stroke Timing; Imperial's Science in Medicine School Prize 2024; NIHR Awards Over £1m to Imperial BRC for Vital Research Equipment…and much more!
» Amber Cold Weather Alert plus Cold weather preparedness SURVEY!
UKHSA has issued an Amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for London valid from 6 January 2025 at 12:00pm to 12 January 2025 at 12:00pm. An Amber CHA represents a situation in which the expected impacts are likely to be felt across the health and social care sectors, with potential for the whole population to be at risk.
» Romance Fraud and Online Digital Safety Webinar - 12.02.2025
A free webinar for residents of RBKC and Westminster - Understand how people are defrauded into sending money to criminals who go to great lengths to gain their trust and convince them that they are in a genuine relationship; Recognise how fraudsters create false realities to manipulate victims; Know that victims are not to blame and understanding the importance of reporting fraud and seeking support; and learn good online habits to reduce the risk of cybercrime and enhance digital safety.
» Opportunity: FREE Basketball Qualification - AGE 16+
London Youth & North Paddington Youth Club will be hosting a Level 1 Introduction to Coaching Basketball qualification, free for London Youth members to attend. This course is for those that wish to become a Coaching Assistant in basketball. This course has been developed to provide learners with the confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive basketball sessions under the supervision of an independent coach.
» Mayor of London's 2025 Community Campaign
Help contribute to a new London-wide 2025 campaign on community! The Mayor of London is developing a new campaign, to celebrate London’s values of diversity and unity. As part of this campaign, we are looking for short stories about how Londoners have felt valued and celebrated in our city, and examples of how as Londoners we rally together, and stand
up for our shared values.
» Hammersmith & Fulham Patient Reference Group Chair vacancy (apply by 20.01.25)
We need you! Chair vacancy for our Hammersmith & Fulham Patient Reference Group. Join us in 2025 as a volunteer Chair/Co-Chair or Vice-Chair. Our successful H&F Patient Reference Group relaunched in 2022, the group meets six times a year in Hammersmith and is proudly supported by NHS North West London. Take this opportunity to make a real difference in local healthcare!
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...
» 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...
» Counselling Services for female survivors of domestic and sexual abuse (Westminster and K&C)
Please be aware of the free Therapeutic Services provided by Solace Women’s Aid in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. These include:1to1 counselling for female survivors of domestic violence age 14 + (Ascent). 1to1 counselling for female survivors of sexual violence including child sexual abuse (aged 14+)...
