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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
Make it Big with Pathway Fund
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
Read full YWF January 2025 Newsletter here
Latest News/Events/Jobs
» Inclusive Coaches opportunity supported by London Youth Games
Applications are now open for our LYG 2025 Inclusive Coaches Programme. London Youth Games Inclusive Coaches is a growing community of diverse coaches developing, connecting and championing inclusive sports delivery within London Youth Games and beyond. We are looking for coaches and aspiring coaches in London who are a minimum of 18 years. Coaches and instructors from all sport and movement backgrounds welcome with A Level 1 equivalent in any sport and/or experience in an educational setting desired.
» Compassionate care for all - Improving adult community specialist palliative care in north west London
As you know, NHS North West London has been asking residents to share their views on proposed improvements to adult community specialist palliative care services, as part of our commitment to provide compassionate, high-quality support for people with a life-limiting illnesses, for which there is no cure. With less than one month to go, we want to make sure as many people as possible have the opportunity to respond and give their views.
» EVENT: Interactive workshop on Genuine Coproduction (19.02.2025)
The Recovery and Wellbeing College (RWC) of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) will be delivering an in-person, interactive workshop on Genuine Coproduction on the 19th February 10 - 12.30pm. This is open to our staff, our partners, volunteers and local residents wanting to understand more about coproduction.
» 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.
» Carers Network Job Opportunities (apply by 03.03.2025)
Carers Network currently have two job opportunities: Carers Caseworker - providing unpaid carers with support, by providing a confidential listening ear and one-to-one information and advice; and Information, Advice and Guidance Officer providing unpaid adult carers with support on a variety of subjects such as carers’ rights and entitlements, basic welfare benefits information, making sense of forms and paperwork, or accessing support for the person they look after.
» Corporate support for community projects - Spring 2025
This is a follow-up on the community projects that One Westminster have been advertising to Westminster Responsible Businesses this winter. Please let One Westminster know if you have received business support so far, or if these projects are still in need, then we can update and re-advertise them.
Furthermore if you have other charity requests for corporate support for upcoming months, just get in touch. We can promote these in the Spring edition of the Community Investment bulletin, which goes out to hundreds of businesses in Westminster Council’s Responsible Business Network.
» Young Westminster Foundation February Newsletter (2025)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: How to talk to young people about sex and relationships; Young K&C Foundation are growing their team; Building the boundaries masterclass; Community Contribution Fund; Ward budget funding; Harley Street Community Fund; and more.
» Free business course funded by Westminster City Council
Looking for help with getting your business off the ground? The Rebel School is excited to share an incredible opportunity for the Westminster community! We’re hosting a fully funded, in-person course at Grand Junction, Rowington Cl, W2 5TF from Monday 17 to Friday 28 February 2025.
» Community Resilience Small Grants Scheme
One Westminster is excited to launch the Community Resilience small grants scheme in partnership with the Resilience Team at Westminster City Council. This initiative aims to empower communities and individuals to prepare, respond to and recover from future emergencies and major incidents.
» 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.
» Vote for your top community projects for Grenfell Project Fund 2024/5
Last year, we asked North Kensington community organisers to submit ideas for projects that would help support the community-led recovery. As part of the Grenfell Recovery Strategy, North Kensington residents can now vote for those shortlisted community projects that matter most to you.
» London Resilience - January 2025 Update
Welcome to the January 2025 London Resilience Update. Happy Lunar New Year to all East and Southeast Asian communities celebrating! In this update you’ll find information on: Winter Preparedness Resources ; The N10 Gas Outage Response; The Mayor’s Loved and Wanted Campaign; British Red Cross’ Flood Risk Report; The Met Office Training; and Great Mental Health Day 2025.
» You Need To Know - ovarian cancer awareness campaign launched
We’re excited to announce that North East London Cancer Alliance and The Eve Appeal charity launched the ‘You Need To Know’ ovarian cancer awareness campaign this week at Tila Nails salon in Hackney. Do check out our campaign video here and various news links to find out more.
» Spaces Available for ClementJames Women's Confidence Programme!
The ClementJames centre has another Women's Confidence Programme starting soon, on Thursday mornings from 10:00 - 12:30 for six weeks from the 27th February until the 3rd April at 95 Sirdar Road, W11 4EQ. This course will cover the usual range of topics such as Self-awareness and Boundaries, Communication and Body Language, Confidence and Self-compassion, and more.
» JOB: Development Coordinator – Men's Space at Open Age (apply by 10.02.2025)
Are you passionate about supporting older men to lead more active, connected, and fulfilling lives? Open Age is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Development Worker to help expand and enhance our successful Men's Programme, the Men’s Space. Managed by the Men’s Space Programme Coordinator, this important role at Open Age will help older men improve their health & wellbeing with a dedicated group activity programme.
» Recruiting & Retaining Volunteers Workshop - Wed, 12 Feb 2025
One Westminster Dear Volunteer is pleased to invite you to their in-person Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers Workshop. This free half day workshop is ideal for Volunteer Coordinators, particularly those who are relatively new in post.
» JOB: Kensington and Chelsea Maternity Champions Strategic Lead (apply by 12.02.2025)
Join us as a Strategic Lead for the Maternity Champions project and make a meaningful impact in the early years sector! Venture Community Association is seeking a professional with a passion for maternity and early years to lead this established initiative. This is your chance to drive change, inspire teams, and shape the future of maternal care.
» Upcoming events for H&F residents shared by H&F Health & Care Partnership
Building Trust Community Connections Event, Tuesday 28th January, An Introduction to Co-production: Training, Tuesday 28 January, and Roots and Wings antenatal class, ‘Supporting Black, Brown and Ethnic Minority Women on their Journey to Parenthood’, Thursdays January 23rd from 11am – 1:30pm until Thursday 13th of February.
» 2025 BMA Foundation grants to open on 1 February 2025
The BMA Foundation awards research grants each year (this year totalling almost £1 million) to encourage and further medical research in a variety of areas. One of these grants, the Dawkins and Strutt grant, is to assist research into gender and race bias in clinical decision making in healthcare. This grant, and other BMA Foundation grants will open soon for online application via the BMA Foundation website. The application deadline is 16 March 2025.
» 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.
» Age UK KC Valentine's Gala Concert 2025 (14.02.2025)
On behalf of Age UK Kensington & Chelsea we are delighted to invite you to our Valentine’s Gala Concert 2025 at HTB Onslow Square, 44 Onslow Square, South Kensington, London, SW7 3NX on Friday 14th February 2025 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. You will be treated to delicious light refreshments and amazing entertainment from special musical performers.
» Invitation: NICE - VCS Network meeting 11 February 2025 - 10am - 12
NICE would invite you to their next VCS Network meeting which is taking place virtually on 11 February – 10am – 12 noon via Zoom. We would also like to hear about your knowledge and understanding of NICE to help us plan how we can work together. Please register to attend on 11 February and tell us about your knowledge of NICE.
» Job vacancies at Open Age (apply by 10.02.2025)
Open Age are currently recruiting for a Community Engagement Coordinator to assist Open Age with its current strategic missions of learning & growth. They are also recruiting for Development Coordinator – Men's Programme to help expand and enhance their successful Men's Programme, the Men’s Space.
» Pan-London cervical screening campaign launches 20th January 2025 for Cervical Cancer Prevention Wee
The four NHS Cancer Alliances in London – including RM Partners North West and South West London Cancer Alliance – have teamed up to launch a media campaign to debunk the common misconceptions about cervical cancer and screening, in a bid to encourage Londoners to attend their cervical screening appointment when invited.
» 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.
» Opportunity to run workshops on a canal boat at the end of February
An opportunity is arriving on the canal by Meanwhile Gardens in Golborne in the last week of February to run a 90-min workshop or workshops for up to 10 people on a visiting community canal boat. Workshops could be for a closed group you already have in mind, or advertised for public access. The focus of the week is on arts, education and health/wellbeing.
» CARE CHAMPIONS - Communities Against Racism and Extremism FREE professionals session (11.02.2025)
Working in partnership with Westminster Prevent, Exit Hate will be hosting an online CARE CHAMPIONS session, during Prevent Awareness Week and on Internet Safety day. DATE - 11.02.2025. TIME - 13:00 - 15:00. As we know, individuals are being groomed and radicalised on and offline. It will be your opportunity to hear from someone who was involved with a variety of Extreme Right Wing (ERW) groups, giving an in-depth view of what the ERW is, how it recruits, operates and what its ultimate goals are and the different types of organisations/ideologies.
» Volunteers Needed For Research On Men's Health
This research explores the views held by Afro-Caribbean men aged 50 and over towards attending the doctor for men’s health issues. Participation involves a 10–15 minute online questionnaire. All participant responses are anonymous. Upon completion you can opt-in to be entered into a £25 Amazon gift voucher draw.
» Share your views on medical relationships, disease symptoms, hormones, and health
A series of studies conducted by researchers in the Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, are exploring the publics’ views on medical relationships, disease symptoms, hormones and health. The studies are designed to capture the views of clinicians, people with an autoimmune disease, and people who do not have an autoimmune disease. Everyone who completes the survey can choose to be entered into a prize draw with two prizes of £200.
» Applications are open for the Community Contribution Fund
Westminster City Council has announced that the Community Contribution Fund is open for applications until 13th February. This fund is available exclusively for Westminster-based schools, voluntary and community organisations – you may be able to apply for up to £25,000.
» Over £400k awarded by Westminster Brighter Futures Fund
Young Westminster Foundation is pleased to announce that 32 grants totalling £419,139 have been awarded to youth organisations across Westminster in the sixth round of the Westminster Brighter Futures Fund. This investment will provide invaluable support for Westminster’s young people and their families over the coming 12 months. The Fund has become a vital lifeline for many organisations in Westminster who experience great demand for their services against a backdrop of financial uncertainty.
» Opportunity for someone with lived experience to Join NICE committee! (apply by 09.02.2025)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support. We are currently looking for someone with lived experience (people who have been patients, parents, unpaid carers, people who use health and care services or community members) and their advocates (currently referred to as ‘lay members’ at NICE) to join the committee who develop NICE’s quality standards.
» Adult community specialist palliative care review programme
NHS North West London has been asking residents to share their views on proposed improvements to adult community specialist palliative care services, as part of our commitment to provide compassionate, high-quality support for people facing serious or life-limiting illnesses. Please see a list of engagement events you may join to have your voice heard in this important consultation.
» 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.
» 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!
» 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.
» 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.
» Updates shared by NHS North West London at the recent Resident's Forum (Dec 2024)
Please see the following updates and information from NHS North West London including Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) strategy; Specialist palliative care consultation; Integrated Neighbourhood Teams; and Summary notes from the resident's forum.
» London Community Foundation December 2024 Grants News
See the latest funding opportunities and news from London Community Foundation including information about: Lambeth Mental Health Inequalities Fund; Pathways to Economic Opportunities: Recommendations for community organisations; Disbility inclusion on charity boards: Peer support session event for trustees; and usual list of currently open funding opportunities.
» Imperial BRC Public Involvement Prize 2024
The winner of the NIHR Imperial BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition 2024 was announced early this month. The project titled, "Addressing ethnic inequities in maternity care for Black, African, Caribbean, and mixed-Black families through co-production within the North West London integrated care system", won the competition.
» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (November 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.
» 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.
» Report Launch: Building Resilient Communities: The Case for Social Cohesion
On the 2nd December the London Resilience Unit launched their new report Building Resilient Communities: The Case for Social Cohesion. The report was produced by Protection Approaches with input from over 100 submissions in our call for evidence on good practice on social cohesion and community resilience.
» Active Westminster Skills & Training offer
As part of the ActiveWestminster Skills & Training programme, Westminster City Council’s Sport Leisure & Active Communities Team is providing a bursary scheme available through a rolling application process throughout the year. he bursary is designed to help support and develop people either currently working or volunteering within a charitable organisation or within the Voluntary sector or is looking to develop themselves with a view to supporting the Voluntary Sector in Westminster by enhancing their skills and qualifications.
» London Resilience Update - November 2024
Welcome to the November 2024 London Resilience Update. With the winter now already upon us, you’ll find in this update everything you need in terms of winter preparedness to equip you and your communities for the coming colder months including: Winter preparedness resources ; London Fire Brigade risk assessment focus group ; Migrant Londoners research survey ; Summer reflections ; LCEP engagement survey ; and Free events, workshops and training.
» Protect Your Charity From Fraud
Every charity is susceptible to fraud but there is so much you can do to help keep your organisation safe. Today (25.11.2024) marks the start of Charity Fraud Awareness Week. We are joining the effort to raise awareness and share best practices for preventing fraud and cybercrime. Please see the following top tips and useful resources.
» Young Westminster Foundation November Newsletter (2024)
Please see the latest newsletter from Young Westminster Foundation with several training, job and funding opportunities including: MATTHEW GOOD FOUNDATION - Grants for small and growing local charities; THOMAS WALL TRUST - Grants to support communication skills for disadvantaged adults; YWF FESTIVE FORUM (10.12.24); Active Westminster Training Programme; CHANCE UK MENTORING PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE; and more
» Kensington & Chelsea Fraud Newsletter (October 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.
» 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.
» Compassionate care for all: consultation opens on community specialist palliative care services
NHS North West London is proposing changes to improve adult community specialist palliative care services for people with serious or life-limiting illnesses. We want to hear your views on these proposed improvements, which focus on compassionate, accessible care for residents across our area. This public consultation runs from 18 November 2024 to 24 February 2025.
» 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.
» Imperial Patient Experience Research Centre Newsletter – November 2024
Welcome to the November issue of the Patient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London Public Involvement Newsletter. In this issue we share upcoming opportunities to get involved in health research, as well as upcoming events which you might be interested in joining. Opportunities include research around chest injury, inflammatory bowel disease, patients who have benefitted from biomedical engineered technologies, neonatol research and more.
» NHS England - Act FAST - Stroke Campaign toolkit
The NHS in England has launched the latest ‘Act FAST’ campaign – our campaign to increase awareness of the signs of a stroke and encourage people to dial 999 at the first sign. We have a range of fantastic resources for you to share across your communications channels. As well as our new advertising materials, you’ll find resources based on our incredible PR video, which shares the story of 3 stroke case studies, beginning with a recording of their 999 calls.
» 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.
» 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.
» 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.
» Support and resources for potential refugee from Lebanon and Gaza
Please see the following Support and Resources document in the event that individuals evacuate from Lebanon to the UK. Information enclosed includes: Mental Health Support (Adult) and Mental Health Support (Children), Organisational/Practioner Support, Immigration Advice, and Communications,
» Women's Hub at Victoria Library, Mondays 11am - 3.30pm
Beginning Monday, 16th September 2024, FOR WOMEN will host a weekly Women's Hub every week from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It's a welcoming space where women can relax, listen to various talks, enjoy refreshments, and seek advice and guidance. The environment is warm, welcoming and calm. It's like our home! Come and enjoy!
» 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!
» Finding Quality Immigration Advice
The Mayor, London Assembly, GLA website have recently added content around finding quality immigration advice on the Migrant Londoners Hub. Information includes when you should seek advice, how immigration advice can help you, how to find an immigration lawyer and whether you will need to pay or not. There is also Google translate function at the bottom of the page.
» Women only coffee mornings at Flashpoint SW10 on Fridays
Come and join a feel good women only coffee morning on Friday mornings at Flashpoint, Blantyre street, SW10 at 10am. Enjoy and afrobeats dance workout and a light healthy breakfast.
» 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.
» 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.
» 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. We rely on our wonderful Listening Volunteers to provide this vital service. If you are warm, empathetic and resilient, if you want to help others, if you can listen without judgment, and if you have the time to commit to a regular, fortnightly 4-hour shift at our site in Hammersmith - we would love to hear from you.
» 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.
» Resources for patients waiting for an appointment or surgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust recently published a set of resources for patients waiting for an appointment or surgery at the hospital. On the Imperial College website, there are now pages on: Waiting for an appointment, surgery or treatment; Staying well while you wait; and Frequently asked questions.
» Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme
The NHS Path to Remission Programme is a free 12-month programme designed to provide you with all the tools you need to help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, reduce your medication and potentially put your diabetes in remission. In North West London the programme is currently
being provided by Counterweight.
» 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.
» Staying well while you wait (for a hospital procedure) Information/ support webpage
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have recently updated their Staying Well while you wait webpage. This has some very useful info and tips of things you can do to help you stay well and prepare for your procedure. These include stopping smoking, exercising regularly, drinking less alcohol and eating a healthy diet.
» 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.
» The Clear Path project
The Clear Path project is a local initiative that aims to help people who are facing mental health challenges in Hammersmith and Fulham. The project provides a range of services, such as counselling, supporting with housing application, support with GP application, talking therapy, and workshops, to help the well-being and recovery of our clients.
» 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...
» 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...
» 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...
» 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...
» South Westminster Centre for Health
Provides community and specialist dental services, district nursing, nutrition and dietetics, diabetes and podiatry (foot health) services, Speech and language therapy for children...
» Deaf Hope Services
Deaf Hope is a new specialist domestic abuse service for Deaf women and children, and the first service of its kind in the UK. We have been established around 18 months and our current funding is...
» Housing Factsheet Library
Some housing factsheets on key housing issues. The fact sheets provide a very basic summary of the issue, the possible actions you can take, and who to contact for further information...