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To attend any of these events – please email The Supplier Readiness Programme: Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk

For further information and booking information:

Introduction to Public Procurement - ONLINE

Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10am – 11am

This training session covers key stages of the procurement cycle. From planning and market engagement to selection, tender and evaluation. Delivered by WCC procurement specialists.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Responsible Procurement and Commissioning - ONLINE

Wednesday 28 May 2025, 10am – 11am

Addressing more complex and/or council related tender questions on social value, diversity & inclusion, modern slavery, and climate action. Delivered by WCC responsible procurement specialists.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Finding the Perfect Tender: Effective Tender Searches and Compliance Made Easy - ONLINE

Wednesday 11 June, 10am – 12pm

This workshop is designed to help businesses develop effective strategies for searching for tenders and frameworks, understanding public procurement portals, and using a compliance matrix and bid/no bid analysis tool to assess their readiness to bid.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Foundation to Winning Bids - Pricing and Scoping - IN-PERSON

Wednesday 18 June 2025, 10am – 1pm

Scoping and Pricing for Profitable Tenders (or for charities, ensuring you don't lose money)

One of the biggest challenges in bidding for contracts is determining exactly how you’ll deliver the project, outlining the specific steps involved, and, most importantly, pricing it in a way that ensures profitability.

This is an in-person event Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register attendance. Westminster City Hall.

Practical Bid Writing - IN-PERSON

Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10am – 1pm

Prepare your SME to win public sector contracts with this essential workshop. In-person workshops that will go over top tips for bid writing success, with case studies. Delivered by procurement and tendering experts.

This is an in-person event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register attendance. Westminster City Hall.

Practical Business Development for SMEs - ONLINE

Wednesday 2 July 2025, 10am – 12pm

Equip SMEs with actionable strategies for business growth, market competitiveness, and partnership readiness. Provide tactical solutions and an action plan for business development. Create an interactive and valuable experience for attendees.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Essential Branding and Marketing Strategies for SMEs - ONLINE

Tuesday 8 July 2025, 10am – 12pm

Introduction to Branding and Marketing Techniques

Brand Values
Logo and Visual Identity Systems
Using AI for Tone of Voice
Marketing Strategies
Writing a Marketing Plan
Market Research

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

SEO workshop for SMEs - ONLINE

Wednesday 9 July, 10am – 12pm

Learn why SEO matters to your online and offline business, where to start, and gain valuable insights into what to consider and the next steps.

SEO is constantly changing and requires constant attention, so some business owners choose a managed SEO service to keep their business visible and competitive online.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Understanding Westminster's Tender Evaluation Process – Information session - ONLINE

Wednesday 23 July, 10am -11:30am

This session is created and delivered by Westminster procurement expert, to provide you with a deeper understanding of the processes and criteria that WCC use to assess bids, helping you navigate the procurement landscape with ease.

This will be an online Teams event. Please email Supplier.readiness@westminster.gov.uk to register.

Read our Our Responsible Procurement and Commissioning Strategy | Westminster City Council

Supplier Readiness The Supplier Readiness Programme | Westminster City Council

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» Join Discussion Group for people affected by lung scarring

Are you, or is someone you love, affected by lung scarring? Have your say on how we can better meet the needs of your community. Come along to our small informal discussion session: Find out how we can support you; Meet likeminded people; Make a difference; Represent you community; Enjoy a free tasty lunch; Travel expenses paid. London Bridge 4th September and Stratford 8th September.

» 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards & GSK Community Health programme - open for applications

The GSK IMPACT Awards are for charities with total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. They are funded by GSK and provide core funding and free training for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing. Up to 15 awards will be made, ranging from £4,000 to £50,000, plus free training and development valued at a further £13,500. Closing date Wednesday 20 August 2025.

» London Community Foundation July 2025 Grants News

See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: the NEW Teles Fund - expressions of interest; Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund; Naturesave Trust; Foundation for Future London’s Collaborate: Safer Spaces Commissions; Imperial Health Charity Compassionate Communities; Windrush Justice Programme; Children in Need Core Cost grants; and many more.

» Small Babies - A Community-Led Workshop on Fetal Growth (Wed 16th July)

Join Mosaic Community Trust and specialist speakers on Wednesday 16th July from 10.30am - 1pm at the Interim Community Hub at Lileston st, NW8 and learn about how babies grow during pregnancy and when they are smaller than expected. Ask any questions about mum and baby health. Lunch and free head massage privided

» The Mega Menopause Survey 2025

Menopause Mandate is a coalition of women from all walks of life—including healthcare professionals, campaigners, Government figures, and well-known public voices—working to improve awareness, access, and research into menopause. This year, we’re launching our 2025 Menopause Mandate Survey, in partnership with UCL’s Menopause Mind Lab. Our aim is to gather real, lived experiences of women going through menopause—across every background and community in the UK.

» Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Annual General Meeting 2025 - 23.07.25

Join the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust for the 2025 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at 18.00. The meeting will be hosted by Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Matthew Swindells, chair of North West London Acute Provider Collaborative. The meeting will be a virtual event.

» FREE Music Workshops with One World Orchestra at the Showroom

Explore, create, and perform! We are looking for participants to take part in a series of music workshops with One World Orchestra, which will culminate in an outdoor music performance in the Church Street Neighbourhood on Saturday 16th August. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with international musicians and be part of a public music performance.

» Share the ‘Loved & Wanted’ message this Pride Month

Thank you for supporting the Mayor of London’s values campaign ‘Loved and Wanted in London.’ We’re back in touch ahead of Pride to ask you to help us send the message to the LGBTQI+ community that they are - and will always – Loved & Wanted in London, by sharing our new Pride assets with you.

» FREE community Music Workshops from Wigmore Hall

Join a series of free, creative music workshops in partnership with Wigmore Hall and Unfold. These sessions are a chance to relax, connect with others, and explore music in a welcoming space. Children are welcome, and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcomed!

» Free Lunch & Community Workshop on Greener Living - Monday 14th July 2025

We know that environmental, social and economic issues don’t happen in isolation, they affect our communities every day. But talking about these complex topics can sometimes feel overwhelming or out of touch with everyday priorities.That is why we’d love you to join us for a free lunch and workshop to explore Greener Living – a new, practical approach to helping local people take simple, low or no-cost actions that are good for them and the planet. This is the first Greener Living Capacity Building session, designed for all community leaders (mainly in North Paddington but all are welcome). Whether you work with residents, youth, faith groups or local networks.

» Upcoming Prevent Awareness Workshops (Sep - Nov 2025)

The Prevent Awareness Workshop is a 1.5 hours training session that runs monthly for internal and external staff - topics copvered include: Prevent and CONTEST; Extremism, Radicalisation, Terrorism; Risk indicators of radicalisation – how to identify individuals who are susceptible; Local safeguarding and referral mechanisms and people to contact for further help and advice; Latest extremism and radicalisation risks/ The national threat picture.

» Children's Art Exhibition Launch Event - 14th July, 5.30 - 7pm

Join u at Paddington Library for a speciual Launch event of this collection of children's artwork that imagines a world where everyone feels safe and is equally valued, and where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. As part of The Big Reshape, Roots to Change is working in partnership with Westminster Children’s University to bring you this exhibition. It features artwork created by children from Queen’s Park Primary School, Essendine Primary School, Hallfield Primary School, St Peter’s Primary School and St Mary of the Angels Primary School.

» Free Cyber Security awareness event (21.10.2025) in person

The Metropolitan Police Cyber Protect Team would like to extend an invitation for you to attend an in-person, free Cyber Security awareness event focused on supporting charities that work with survivors of domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This event aims to highlight the critical role of digital safety in protecting vulnerable individuals and to promote best practices in Cyber Security within our community.

» London Resilience Newsletter - June 2025

Welcome to the June 2025 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners. In this edition you will find details around available support for those affected by the tragic Air India flight crash and the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. You will also find info about London Climate Action Week and the recent European Urban Reslience Forum.

» Healthy Aging Study - Imperial College London/ Helix Centre research

We are looking for older adults over the age of 65 to join in the Healthy Ageing study which will focus on adopting behaviours that are known to keep people healthy and independent for longer using wearable technology. All participants will be given a smartwatch worth over £150 to keep at the end of the study.

» Community Public Health Programme (CPHP) News for RBKC (27 June)

In this CPHP e-newsletter edition, we’re sharing a few key updates and local highlights.You’ll find news on upcoming training, including behaviour change sessions, and a quick note that the diabetes prevention training is now fully booked. We’re also shining a spotlight on the BME Healthy Lifestyle Programme, which has been making a real difference in the community, and sharing details of the Kensington Carnival drop-in sessions.

» INVOLVEMENT: Experiencing Brain Fog in Menopause Transition

We are developoing a new measure to understand brain health before, during, and after the menopause transition in people from multi-ethnic backgrounds. we are looking for females from 40 - 60 years old from any ethnic groups living in the UK.

» ENGAGEMENT: Help shape the Inclusive Talent Strategy

The Mayor of London and London Councils’ new Inclusive Talent Strategy has now launched. Inclusive Talent Strategy is a key action of the London Growth Plan and will set out how London Government will work collaboratively to grow London’s skilled workforce and get more Londoners into quality jobs through a more integrated, employer-led skills and employment system. Your insights will help ensure the Strategy is grounded in lived experience, shaped by evidence, and capable of delivering real change for Londoners and employers alike.

» Church Street and Mozart Community Champions Project Leader roles at PDT (apply by 18.07.25)

PDT is currently looking to recruit a friendly person with outstanding relationship building and organisational skills, a passion for health and wellbeing and for supporting and empowering others to run the Community and Maternity Champions project in Church Street ward. They are also looking to recruit another person for the same role in the Mozart estate area.

» Centering voices of marginalised communities in London's crisis response

London Resilience has commissioned Protection Approaches to establish a new Equalities Partnership within the London Resilience Forum. Shape how London's crisis planning and response efforts reflect the needs of marginalised communities and strengthen how the London Resilience Forum works with equalities groups. If your group works primarily with marginalised communities, communities who face additional barriers at times of crisis, or individuals with protected characteristics as defined in the Equalities Act, you can feed into what the Equalities Partnership will look like and how it will work.

» Preparing for your GP appointment - Short Survey

RM Partners would like to hear about what would support you to have a helpful conversation with your doctor or healthcare professional if you have symptoms that you are worried might be cancer. We would be grateful if you could complete this short questionnaire by either clicking the link or scanning the QR code provided in the article.

» Adult Social Care Direct Payment Event -14 July, 11am - 12.30pm

You are invited to find out more about how the council is supporting residents to access direct payments and have more control over their care, as part of our Fairer Westminster vision. This in-person event will be an opportunity to learn more about the council’s adult social care services and its direct payment offer and meet local community stakeholders.

» Free Online Harms Training

The Social Switch Project recognises the need to support professionals and parents/trusted adults in dealing with both harmful online behaviour and the real-life violence which can escalate as a result. Their free Online Harms Training is offered both online and in-person to those closest to young people - professionals and parents/trusted adults.

» Launch of New Age UK Westminster Memory Cafe from 24 June

Age UK Westminster is launching a new Memory cafe in partnership with Visiting Angels which will be held monthly 11.00am-1.00pm at St Mary's Church, Bourne Street, SW1W 8JJ. The launch of the Memory Cafe is Tuesday 24th June and it will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month thereafter.

» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (May 2025)

The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.

» Community Public Health Programme (CPHP) News for RBKC (13 June)

Welcome to this fortnight’s e-news—a quick round-up to keep you connected with the latest specialist training opportunities and community events. We hope these updates help you stay informed and inspired as we work together towards healthier Kensington and Chelsea communities. This edidtion contains info about Diabetes training and RBKC free Community events.

» Launch of NHS Careers Untapped resources

A collection of London NHS organisations and NHS England are delighted to share 'NHS Careers Untapped' which is a series of podcasts, videos and recorded webinars showcasing some of the lesser-known jobs and professions in healthcare. The Careers Untapped programme is aimed at young people aged from 13-19 and careers advisors, who want to find out more about careers in the NHS.

» Watersports and Arts sessions for over 50's

Upperdeckers and ETAT presents Watersports and Art sessions for over 50s at Westminster Boating Base. Keep active and try something new! Join us for Kayak trips and powerboat tuition on the Thames and try your hand at painting, drawing, printmaking and more!

» SAEB Safeguarding Ambassador Bulletin - June 2025

The latest SAEB Safeguarding Ambassadors Bulletin (June 2025) is now available – and it’s packed with important updates and events and resources such as: 7-point briefing on Discriminatory Abuse & Ageism; World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Online safety spotlight; and New Resource Library.

» Young Westminster Foundation June Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: National Youth Sector Census 2025; WESTMINSTER CLIMATE FUND; Co-op Foundation Future Communities Fund; Rosa's Rise Fund; WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Training; RUN A CODE CLUB: PRACTITIONERS' TRAINING; and more.

» ESOL Update for London: June 2025

In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News; Provider spotlight; ESOL course vacancies; Learner progression opportunities; ESOL Jobs and Volunteering opportunities; Asks and offers; Partnerships; Training; Events; Resources; and more.

» SAEB Multiagency Fire Safety Framework - updated guidance

Following the launch of the SAEB Multiagency Fire Safety Framework in 2024, updated guidance has been published which includes: New content on learning from SARs and the SAR national analysis, with an appendix of other national SARs related to fire safety; An updated telecare section with more clarify on the equipment that can be provided by LFB and ASC; Updated content on fire safety for care homes, supported accommodation and extra-care housing; New content on the interface with Self-Neglect and Hoarding.

» London Community Foundation May 2025 Grants News

See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: Elephant & Castle Community Fund; Greenwich Peninsula Community Fund; Blagrave Roots & Routes Fund; Mayor of London’s Shared Endeavour Fund; Coop Foundation Future Communities Fund; Rosa Rise Fund; Naturesave Trust; Trust for London; Windrush Justice Programme; Percy Bilton Charity; YAPP Charitable Trust; and more.

» Community Public Health Programme (CPHP) News

This is the first edition of our fortnightly e-newsletter to our Community Public Health Programme partners. It will include updates to support and promote your initiatives. This edition includes information on Public Health Prority - Stop smoking service; UKHSA urges Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to get meningitis vaccination; Wellbeing at Work Masterclass; and Diabetes prevention training.

» Exhibition opening: The Library Of Things We Forgot To Remember (11.06.25)

We are pleased to invite you to the opening of The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember, an exhibition hosted at the UCL Urban Room on the 11th June 2025, 18:30 – 20:30. The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember is an evocative archival exhibition curated by Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai and shaped for the UCL Urban Room by guest librarian Dr Kara Blackmore.

» London Resilience Newsletter - May 2025

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» Young Westminster Foundation May Newsletter EXTRA (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several events, training, job and funding opportunities including: Community trauma conference: 3 June 2025; ADHD Awareness training on the 5th June; Working with parents of children with mental illness training; The King's Festical Artificial Intelligence Family day Event (24.05); and more.

» Ealing Advice Forum June 2025 Newsletter

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» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (April 2025)

The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.

» Westminster Community Events Fund

The Community Events Fund will offer financial support to organisations to help deliver new events in the City of Westminster. We recognise the importance of communities being able to organise events of cultural significance as well as events that promote community cohesion and integration. Therefore, funding has been made available for communities in Westminster to lead and organise events. These can be: cultural events; events that raise awareness of issues that affect the community; and events that bring communities together for collective reflection.

» WCC Supplier Readiness Programme - TENDERING TRAINING for organisations

Training sessions include: Introduction to Public Procurement; Responsible Procurement and Commissioning; Foundation to Winning Bids - Pricing and Scoping; Practical Bid Writing; Understanding Westminster's Tender Evaluation Process – Information session; and more. BOOK NOW!

» London unveils vision for a neighbourhood health service

We are pleased to share with you, a significant milestone in our collective ambition to improve health and care in London - our plans for the development of a neighbourhood health service for London. A key strength of this ambition lies in the leadership behind it. NHS England (London Region), London’s five integrated care boards, London Councils, the Greater London Authority, and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in London – with support from Londonwide LMCs – have all come together with a shared purpose and commitment to shape and endorse this work, in order to deliver meaningful, lasting change for Londoners.

» ESOL Update for London: May 2025

In this issue of the Mayor of London GLA ESOL newsletter you find information on the following: News; Provider spotlight; ESOL course vacancies; Learner progression opportunities ; ESOL Jobs and Volunteering opportunities; Asks and offers; Partnerships; Training; Events; Resources; Funding and tenders; Data and research, and more.

» Waterloo Community Counselling Spring Newsletter (2025)

Welcome to our Spring Newsletter! In this edition you will find news about WCC's upcoming fundraiser, updates from the refugee social groups, Gardening club news, Free summer walking group for refugees and migrants, and wellbeing tips!

» Pathway Partnership Programme Showcase and slides

Pathway is a unique national charity working to improve the health outcomes of people experiencing homelessness, and other Inclusion Health groups, particularly in hospital. Please find a recording of the recent Pathway Partnerships programme showcase and also presentations slides to find out more about the work they are doing.

» Triborough Post Covid Service leaflet and info

Please see the information leaflet for teh Tri-borough Post Covid Community Service.We offer rehabilitation support to help you manage Post-COVID symptoms and improve your quality of life. What we help with: Fatigue Management; Breathlessness; Brain Fog; Dizziness, Vertigo and Balance issues; Emotional Wellbeing; Vocational (Work); Rehabilitation.

» Young Westminster Foundation May Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: LOCAL COMMUNITY SPACES FUND Asda Foundation; GRANT FUNDING WCIT Charity; INAUGURAL GRANTS PROGRAMME Goldsmith Foundation; GRANT ROUND BlueSpark Foundation; ACCOUNTS AND ANNUAL RETURNS TRAINING WITH PWW SOLICITORS; THE KING'S FESTIVAL ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE FAMILY DAY; and more.

» London Resilience Newsletter - April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the London Resilience Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities from London Resilience and our partners. You will find info on registering as a cool space this summer, The community Summer Preparedness webinar, info on getting vaccinated, and more.

» Useful Info shared at latest NK Health and Wellbeing Network on 29 April 2025

Please see the following useful information that was shared to those who attended the recent North Kensington Health and Wellbeing Network - infomation includes 10 week health related courses offered by One you K&C and Westminster, Various events and funding updates form KCSC, Advanced health checks for those impacted by Grenfel, Offer from CNWL, if the staff in your organisation need support, and more - please read on.

» MBS is recruiting 2x Advice workers (Bengali and Arabic speaking) (apply by 09.05.25)

Marylebone Bangladesh Society is seeking to recruit two welfare rights advisors to join their team - one who will speak Arabic and one Bengali. The postholders will receive comprehensive in-house training and external training to develop a strong working knowledge of benefits legislation, housing needs, debt, and the issues affecting people living in Westminster.

» NWL Health and Social Care Skills Academy Partner Newsletter - April 2025

Please see the April 2025 edition of the Health and Social Care Skill Academy Partner newsletter. It includes Academy highlights, information about past and upcoming events such as National Careers Week Employer Fair at Morley College, Opening Doors: Supporting Care Leavers into NHS & Social Care Careers, NWL Networking Event for Internationally Educated Midwives; and the upcoming Pan-London NHS and Social Care Jobs Fair on the 7th May 2025.

» Volunteer roles- North West London is looking for passionate volunteers to help shape local healthcare

NHS North West London is looking for passionate volunteers to help shape local healthcare. If you have lived experience of managing a long-term condition—or care for someone who does—you can make a real difference by joining our programme group for long-term conditions or our reducing inequalities reference group for the community specialist palliative care programme.

» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (March 2025)

The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.

» HPV Resources and information

Please see information and resources on School age HPV vaccinations in NWL, an online video overview of HPV and the vaccine; Video: 5 Rumours About The HPV Vaccine - Health for Teens; presentations from the Educate resource pack; HPV vaccination campaign resources.

» Free Suicide Prevention Training

Did you know that on average, one person dies by suicide every 90 minutes in the UK? The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Council Public Health are funding free Suicide Prevention training available to anyone living or working in the boroughs. The aim is to prevent suicide in our communities and offer support to those impacted by it. Help us make a difference by attending our training.

» Mosaic Community Trust win Neighbourhood Centre of the Year Award

Big congratulations and a huge well done to Mosaic Community Trust for winning Neighbourhood Centre of the Year Award at the Westminster Community Awards. These awards were a chance to celebrate the people in our community who make Westminster a better place for everyone. The Mosaic Community Trust, Founder and CEO Lena Choudary-Salter said “It means a lot to us to be recognised by Westminster City Council for our hard work. As much as we are grateful for winning, this award belongs to our community. Community is the pillar of what we do, and this one is for them.”

» MEWSo's Polygamy Matters Campaign and report

Middle Eastern Women and Sociaty organisation (MEWSo)'s Polygamy Matters Campaign aims "to empower the women who feel trapped in polygamous relationships." Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one person. It is most common when a man marries several wives (polygyny), and is illegal in the UK.

» How Resilient is your Charity?

Kick-start thinking about your charity's resilience. Calculate your unique results in five minutes with CAF's new tool designed for, and with, charities like yours. The Charity Resilience Calculator is designed to support you to: Identify the areas where your organisation is most and least resilient ; reflect on a holistic approach to building resilience; and access resources with practical steps to support resilience-building.

» Young Westminster Foundation April Newsletter (2025)

Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: NOURISH THE NATION SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITY AND FOOD PROGRAMME; EDWARD HARVIST TRUST AND PADDINGTON CHARITIES; WOMEN AND GIRLS MATCH FUND; THE MOVEMENT FUND; and other news and opportunities.

» Update on changes to ICBs - message from NHS North West London CEO

Overview: On Wednesday 12 March 2025, Chief Executives of all 42 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) were briefed by NHS England that ICBs would face significant (approx. 50%) cost reductions in 2025/26. This is because the government wants to focus resources on frontline care. All parts of the NHS, including providers and national bodies, are being told to further reduce non-frontline spending. It was later announced that NHS England – the body which leads the NHS – will close and a number of its functions will move into the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

» ESOL Update for London: March 2025

Please see the latest ESOL newsletter from Mayor of London GLA with latest news, ESOL provider highlight, ESOL course vacancies, Learner progression opportunities, ESOL jobs and volunteering opportunities and more..

» London Resilience Newsletter - March 2025

We are excited to bring you our brand-new look London Resilience Newsletter! Welcome! This monthly newsletter will provide updates, support and advice on building resilience in your communities. On Tuesday 1st April, we launched the first ever London Community Resilience Toolkit. We have also recently launched our Climate Connected Communities programme, which is now open for expressions of interest. You can find details on both in this issue of the newsletter.

» Public Involvement Front Door launch

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 own Engagement and Projects Manager - Phayza Fudlalla features in a video sharing her knowledge and insight around developing meaningful research partnerships with community organisations.

» Volunteer at The Listening Place

The Listening Place is an award-winning charity supporting those who feel suicidal.  It's simple - a welcoming place to go; a person who cares; an opportunity to be heard. Our service is specifically tailored to meet the needs of people who feel suicidal - free, ongoing, face-to-face listening support and 100% confidential. We rely on our wonderful volunteers to provide this vital service. We are looking for Listening and Helping Volunteers to join our team at our new site based just a five-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station.

» British Liver Trust - Liver scanning in the South East London area

The British Liver Trust is the UK's leading liver health charity working to improve liver health for all and supporting those affected by liver disease or cancer. Liver disease is the third leading cause of premature death and more than one in five of us are at risk of developing the condition.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» Sisterhood Support Group - every second Thursday (13th March, 6-8pm)

SASH is relaunching our Sisterhood Support Group, a dedicated space designed to provide a supportive amd empowering platformn for Blck African & Caribbean women and non-binary individuals. The group aims to enhance sexual health knowledge, destress, promote healthy behaviours, and address specific sexual health concerns.

» NHS Care experienced peer support group

This network supports care-experienced NHS staff of all ages. Peer support plays a vital role in boosting well-being and connecting with others who have similar experiences can help build self-esteem, confidence, and lasting friendships. This peer support group connects NHS staff with care experience to celebrate achievements and foster support.

» Free Community Space for Ad Hoc use in Thorpe close (RBKC)

Westway Trust have an indoor space located beside their main office, 2 Thorpe Close, available for local community organisations to host meetings with preference given to their member organisations.

» Using AI for grant applications

The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has released a new statement saying that it will not reject applications from charities that have used AI tools. Recognising the value in tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude to save time and improve accessibility, NLCF have reassuringly said “you can use AI tools to help write your funding application. We will not reject an application just because AI was used.” Although AI applications will be considered, they have recommended to charities to make sure they personalise their applications and avoid using AI-suggested budgets without reviewing them.

» Chelsea and Westminster Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Engagement request

A Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership represents the service user voice in NHS maternity and neonatal services. Here at Chelsea and Westminster MNVP, we cover both West Middlesex University Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals. Have you given birth or used the maternity services in either of our hospitals over the last 2 years? We would love to speak to you. Only by hearing your experiences can we ensure positive changes are made to make maternity and neonatal services better for all.

» The Arc of Research: from Bed to Bedside Webinar Recording from 29.01.25

Kelly Gleason, Lead Nurse at Cancer Research UK and the Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Surgery and Cancer Public Involvement Theme Lead and Evie Wren, PhD student and the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) describe 'the journey of research from bench to bedside". 'Bench' refers to laboratory research where scientists develop new medications or gain a better understanding of diseases. Kelly and Evie explain the process by which lab research reaches and benefits patients.

» Mental Health Ward Volunteer Opportunity at St Charles Hospital

Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Trust has Mental Health Ward Volunteer opportunities at St Charles Hospital - Mental Health Centre. This role is part of their VtC programme, which is designed to give volunteers practical experience in mental health care while supporting our incredible teams. Volunteers help with tasks like organising recreational activities, assisting with practical tasks, and providing general ward support - all under the guidance of our wonderful staff.

» PAPYRUS - Free suicide prevention training

PAPYRUS are offering two fully funded suicide prevention trainings: SPOT - for people in hair/beauty and hospitality industries in North West London and South West London; and SPEAK - for anybody in NWL - popular for those with safeguarding responsibilities.

» LSCP Training Update: FGM, Parental Substance Use, Safer Recruitment Refresher and more

Please see details of a range of Learning Sessions being offered by the Safeguarding Children's Board over 2025. They include FGM in the Middle East and North Africa, Parental Substance Use and the Impact on Children, and, Safer Recruitment Refresher.

» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (December 2024)

The K&C Fraud newsletter contains information and figures of fraud cases in the borough including useful information about how to protect yourself against fraud crimes.

» 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.

» One You: New Integrated Health Service – We are live!

We are delighted to let you know that the new One You Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster service is now live. We are ready to start accepting referrals and self-referrals from residents in both boroughs who need help make simple changes towards a longer, healthier and happier life. The new One You continues to offer a range of important health interventions, including smoking cessation, tier 2 weight management, physical activity programme, alcohol risk reduction and healthy lifestyle and psychological support.

» Charities Guide to Investing

It can be challenging to know where to start with investments. We have developed a useful, free guide as a starting point to help simplify the complex world of investing. Download the guide for expert insight, including: A clear summary of different investment types and the associated risks; How you can prepare your trustees to make the right investment decision; An introduction to sustainable investing.

» Prevent Training Offer for 2025

The Prevent Awareness Workshop is a 1.5 hours training session that runs monthly for internal and external staff on the following: Prevent and CONTEST; Extremism, Radicalisation, Terrorism; Risk indicators of radicalisation – how to identify individuals who are susceptible; Local safeguarding and referral mechanisms and people to contact for further help and advice; and, Latest extremism and radicalisation risks/ The national threat picture.

» Long Covid Animations for professionals and for Patients (plus info poster)

Please see the following animations (one for residents and one professionals) that talk about Long covid (also known as post covid) and available services, the common symptoms and what you can do to get help and support.

» MEWSo's Healthy Cooking, English Conversation, and Health watch sessions!

Cook & Eat healthier Middle Eastern foods with MEWSo every Monday, 11.30-3pm. Learn to speak English in our conversation classes. Whether you’re a total beginner or need to improve what English you have, join our classes every Thursday. And every Friday come to our Health Watch session. Get your blood pressure taken, get weighed and measured and hear how to create a healthier lifestyle.

» Mosaic Community Trust One Stop Service in Church street

Mosaic have a new One Stop service in Church street - Get help woth reading and understanding letters and documents; Get guidance with registering children with local schools, GPs, and dentists; Get information and signposting to Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits and social housing; Get help with arranging appointments with GPs. hospitals, and housong repairs.

» 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.

» 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.

» Martha's Rule Pilot at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen as one of the pilot sites for the rollout of Martha's Rule, an NHS England, nationwide initiative. We are proud to launch this service as part of our work to create a patient-centred safety culture that amplifies patients' voices. As of Monday 30 September, our 24/7 patient care escalation phone line is be open to inpatients receiving care at both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex University Hospitals, as well as their relatives and carers who may be concerned about their clinical condition.

» PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide (added 18.10.24)

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is a national charity that spreads the message of hope. They support young people (under 35s) living with suicidal thoughts and concerned others/professionals who are seeking guidance to support their young person. Papyrus train a lot of people within healthcare, education and anybody who is interested in suicide prevention - they offer a free 30-minute suicide awareness training session called a SP-ARK

» Westminster website now translates in 20 languages

The Westminster City Council website now has a translate button at the top which gives translation of all pages in 20 languages. The translation is through google translate - so it is not going to be perfect, but it may help with sharing information with a resident who doesn't speak English. Also they would be keen to have some feedback about whether people find it useful or not, and anything that could be improved.

» New Workwell programme -supporting people into employment

WorkWell is a free service for people who are in a job or looking for one but need support with health-related challenges. We’ll work with you to figure out what you need, offering support from our team and other local services. Our Work and Health Coach will make sure you get the right support to find or stay in the right job.

» NHS Bowel Screening translated leaflets

The NHS bowel cancer screening 'Helping you Decide' leaflet has now been translated now into 30 languages. Please see the link for where you can download the leaflets.

» Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Project The Survey Findings Report (August 2024)

The BME Health Forum was commissioned by Rethink and the NHS to work in collaboration with four BME grassroot organisations to conduct a survey regarding suicide prevention and mental health with one hundred residents. The survey was conducted during October 2023-March 2024. You can now read the final report of the survey findings which is also available to download from our website.

» Muslim Mental Health Alliance services and resources

The Muslim Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is an affiliation of 7 Muslim mental health organisations working together to create, support and signpost to mental health resources, services, and therapeutic support tailored for our Muslim communities, placing Muslim mental health at the heart of their work. Please see the following links to services and resources.

» Policy Support for groups from the BME Health Forum

The BME Health Forum is offering support to groups with their policies e.g safeguarding, financial, volunteering, disciplinary and grievances procedure. This can be particularly useful for when you require to provide them for a potential funder - so if you need this do get in touch!

» Waterloo Community Counselling Low Cost and Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS)

Waterloo Community Counselling's Low-Cost Counselling services offer long-term talking therapy at reduced fees. We reach adults from diverse backgrounds who have experienced loss, trauma and abuse, and are struggling with anxiety, depression and other difficulties. Our unique Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service (MECS) provides free mother-tongue counselling to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who have survived exile, torture, human trafficking and modern slavery in 34 languages.

» Supporting people with different needs to access London Ambulances Services

It is recognised that in many cases a number of callers to emergency services may not have English as their first language. In such instances, a third party language translation service may be used to assist the EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) in taking the details of the call (at the point of the 999 or 111 call) . [This is done by conferencing in the interpreter once the language required is confirmed].

» NHS prostate cancer awareness animated films

Please take a look at the following 10 short animated films aimed at promoting awareness about prostate cancer. These animated films were made by Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Hospital Foundation Trust in partnership with Year 2 University of London Art Students at the London College of Communications in Elephant and Castle.

» Digital Inclusion and NHS online services information

Please see a collection of resources to support patients in using NHS App and Patchs tool. You will also find some useful manuals and information leaflets about ordering repeat prescriptions, using PKB (Patients Know Best) website and other useful digital inclusion and NHS online services support.

» 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 that illustrate its main goals and offers a set of clear recommended actions.

» WCC Grant Funding opportunities information page

Please see the Westminster City Council landing page for all upcoming council grant funding opportunities for the VCS.

» Safeguarding training for BME groups

This course has been developed to provide attendees with an awareness of what adult safeguarding is as set out under the provisions of the Care Act 2014 and support staff to identify signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and to understand the referral pathway to raise a safeguarding concern.

» New Dementia Adviser for Westminster

We are pleased to introduce you to the new Dementia Adviser for Westminster, Skia Fentiman. She will be offering advice and support for those living with dementia in Westminster and also coordinates events such as the free Memory Cafes. The next one is coming up on 30th November.

» Free online contraception - 16+

Residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council can now access free contraception online. All you need to do is register on the website, you will directed to the contraception page where you will find all methods available these include; Emergency Hormonal Contraception, Progesterone only pill and the Combined only pill.

» Kooth - FREE online support for young people

Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

» Kooth.com Free online support and wellbeing 365 days per year

Kooth.com is a professional mental health and wellbeing service, commissioned to Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith, Fulham and Westminster FREE to use for 11-19 year olds.

» 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...

» Services & Activities

» K&C Mind HARP Group (Hoarding, Acquiring Recovery Planning)

The HARP Support Group is a new, monthly, facilitated self-help programme, for people who are motivated to develop strategies and actions to manage and modify compulsive hoarding behaviour...

» 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...

» Free Days Out for Carers in Kensington and Chelsea

We also offer free training courses, complimentary therapies, other free events, talks and social meet-ups - booking essential...

» Domestic abuse and Sexual violence Information about Helpline services in your area

Please see below some information about domestic and sexual violence helplines that are funded by London Councils and available in your area...

» Psychological Therapies in languages other than English

Please note that all NHS psychological therapy services are obliged to provide an interpreter for people who are not fluent English speakers. This includes counselling services offered by GP practices as well as IAPT or other mental health services offered by CNWL or CLCH...

» Personalisation Project at the Chinese Mental Health Association

The Befriending Service at the Chinese Mental Health Association is running a pilot Personalisation project for ethnic Chinese sufferers of mental health. Personalisation is about giving people with needs, choice and control over their care, with support and resources provided by their local authority...

» Public Health Training Service - RBKC

The Royal Borough can help your business. We offer award-winning training on Food Safety and Health and Safety. We also offer Environmental Principles training, Personal Licence Holders training and Customer Service Training...

» Help for your Family with Home-Start (Westminster)

We support ANY family in Westminster who needs us, providing there is at least 1 child under 5. Rich or poor, settled or transient.Our trained volunteers help to give encouragement and support to change the pattern of troubled lives...

» NHS videos aimed at newly arrived migrants in various languages

Here are a series of short films on how to use the NHS aimed at newly arrived migrants produced by the Black Health Agency. The film is available in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi/Dari, French, Kurdish, Mandarin, Polish, Somali, Sylheti and Urdu...

» Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham

Fit for Work Service in Kensington & Chelsea now expanding to Westminster and Hammermith & Fulham

» North London Rape Crisis Service

North London Rape Crisis offers free, confidential counselling, advocacy and holistic therapies to women aged 14 and over who live, work or study in Islington, Camden, Westminster, Barnet, Enfield, Kensington and Chelsea and Haringey...

» Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - Westminster service

STRESSED, ANXIOUS, DEPRESSED? If you are finding it difficult to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression, we can offer quick and easy access to help and support...

» Healthworks

HEALTHWORKS√ offers a range of services to help the residents of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and surrounding boroughs

» Substance misuse services - NEW three borough service

Turning Point and Blenheim have been commissioned to provide the new substance misuse service in Westminser, RBKC, and Hammersmith & Fulham. This service is named the Recovery & Wellbeing network and will transform the way that drug and alcohol services are provided locally...

» LIVING WELL - Wellbeing services

Living Well offers a wide range of high-quality health related services aimed at providing people with the skills they need to get the most out of life. Services include HIV service, Youth service and Community support service...

» Health Centre for walk-in (unregistered) patients

The Halfpenny Steps Health Centre provides health services for registered and walk-in patients. It is staffed with a team of GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver a high quality, continuous service...

» Westminster Wellbeing - Free NHS service promoting Health and Wellbeing

Westminster Wellbeing is a free NHS service promoting health and wellbeing within communities and organisations in Westminster. We provide a range of services which include training and workshops for community organisations...

» Dementia Adviser Service in Westminster

The Westminster Dementia Adviser service provides advice, information and guidance to those who have received a diagnosis of dementia, as well as their families and supporters. As well as working in partnership with NHS...

» Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service at ADVANCE

ADVANCE is a specialist domestic violence crisis intervention service. We support women who are assessed as being high or very high risk of continued domestic and sexual abuse and those at risk of being killed...

» Get Active! - Affordable activities for all abilities and ages at the Beethoven Centre

See details below for affordable activities for all abilities and ages available at the Beethoven Centre...

» Rape Crisis London

Rape Crisis London has four centres that offer help, information and support to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence of any kind, at any time of their lives...

» 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...

» Helpline for Maternity Services

The maternity helpline provides direct access to clinical support and advice to women and their families, irrespective of whether you are a patient of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, a visitor to the area or simply require information and support.

» Fit-for-Life - Free 8 week weight loss programme

This FREE eight week group behaviour change programme is designed to help the patients to lose weight, get fitter and make more informed choices about your diet and lifestyle...

» HELP Counselling - low cost short & long term counselling service

Based in Portobello Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, HELP Counselling Centre provides short & long-term counselling based on an affordable, sliding scale for people who need support in negotiating a crisis as well as for those who wish to consider their life patterns and choices...

» FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) Service

West London African Women's service - Community support and information...

» Maternity Action Advice Line

Maternity Action’s Advice Line offers free confidential telephone support. We will listen to you and try to understand all the issues you are facing. We will then provide you with information that is relevant to you and your situation...

» 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...

» Healthier Life for You blog

Healthier LIfe 4 You is a community organisation not for profit with charitable aims. We aim to promote Health and Wellbeing to local people in the community (Families, Children & Young people). As well as running Health workshops, we use Dance, Art & Craft and Leisure activities to enable service users to achieve emotional and Physical wellbeing...

» Women's Wellbeing, Patient Empowerment and Mental Health & Wellbeing projects at Mosaic Community Trust

The Mosaic Community Trust’s Women’s Well-Being Project seeks to empower women who are socially disadvantaged. The Patient Empowerment and Engagement project aims to raise awareness in the local community on the availability and effective use primary care health services...

» GO4mental health

A website/ directory for mental health service users in Westminster...