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Services & Activities

» Action West London Employability Programmes (2025)

Please see information about two Action West London employability programmes: Empowering Ethnic Minority communities find employment opportunities - for 18 - 24 yr olds from ethnic minority backgrounds who are on probation. The other programme delivered in partnership with SEGROW is for 18+ residents who are economically inactive/ unemployed - this programme is called 'Grow'.

» 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...

» Breathe Easy Support Group

DO YOU LIVE IN PIMLICO AND SUFFER FROM A BREATHING PROBLEM? BREATHE EASY PADDINGTON is your Westminster patient support group, for anyone affected by a lung condition. We offer mutual support, information...

» British Red Cross Refugees and Befriending Project

The British Red Cross runs four 'Refugees and Befriending Projects' (R'n'B) for young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers aged 14-21. Our peer-led befriending projects are facilitated by peer-befrienders and adult volunteers...

» Community Pantry and The Abbey Centre

The Abbey Centre Community Pantry is open to provide access to affordable food for local people. For the low price of £5 per visit Community Pantry members can select a number of items each week with a typical value of over £40!

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) Service

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

» 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

» 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...

» FREE LGBTQIA+ and African Heritage tours at the Tate

These regular, free tours at both Tate Britain and Tate Modern explore the art on display through the lens of LGBTQIA+ identity and African Heritage. The guides who lead the tours identify as part of these communities and share personal reflections on the artworks. Each tour lasts around 45 minutes and offers a relaxed and enjoyable way to engage with art that explores themes of identity.

» FREE Cookery Course for young people with LD and/or Autism

Develop your cookery skills whilst exploring the issue of food waste, in our fun 5 week cookery course taking place in October 2025 at Nourish Hub. This is a bespoke course for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and/ or Autism living in Hammersmith & Fulham.

» 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...

» Free Drama workshops from Outside Edge

Outside Edge Theatre company are running completely free weekly Drama and Creative Writing groups across London (including in Pimlico) for adults affected by addiction, whether they’re currently in recovery, at risk, impacted by a loved one’s addiction, or supporting others.

» 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.

» Free Pottery Classes for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (starts 3rd Sep)

Mud Gang Pottery Studios will be hosting a year-long series of pottery workshops in collaboration with Waterloo Community Counselling. These sessions are designed to offer creative engagement, skill-building, and community connection for Refugees or asylum-seekers aged 18+.

» Free walking group for refugees and asylum seekers, 23rd September

Please see details about Waterloo Community Counselling (WCC)'s (sadly) final instalment in a series of free community walks this summer, organised by WCC in partnership with the Lambeth Tour Guides Association. These walks are aimed towards refugees and asylum-seekers who want to learn more about the local areas of Waterloo and Southbank.

» 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...

» GO4mental health

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

» 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...

» 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...

» Healthworks

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

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» Latest services and Activities from MEWSo (July 2025)

MEWSo (Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation) is currently running the follow services and activities: 1:1 Counselling in Arabic and Farsi; Cook and Eat (Mondays) - Cook traditional Middle Eastern foods more healthily and then Eat!; Embroidery and Crochet sessions at Queens Park; Green and Natural Living sessions - make household items and cosmetics by reusing and recycling; and Women's Social Club with outings, walks, haircuts, manicures and more.

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» Mosaic Community Trust's Weekly Services (Sep 2025)

Please see a weekly programme of groups and services offered by Mosaic Community Trust. You can also find further details about their Wednesday Support Group centred around Supporting Mothers with Preventing Youth Crime which takes place weekly at Penfold Community Hub.

» 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.

» New Form-Filling support service at The Abbey Centre

The Abbey Centre is now offering a new form-filling service, by appointment only, as part of our Information, Advice and Support service. We can help you complete your application forms for essential services or benefits, including: Attendance Allowance (AA) for pensioners with disabilities; Personal Independence Payments (PIP); Freedom Passes; 60+ Oyster Cards; Housing Application Forms; and more.

» 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 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.

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» 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

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» 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.

» 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.

» 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...

» 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...

» 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.

» 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.

» 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...

» 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...

» WorkWell Employment service

WorkWell is a friendly, free, voluntary and local employment support service for anyone with a disability, physical or mental health condition, who is struggling to stay in work, return to a job, or trying to find new employment. We can assist you in dealing with your health barriers to thrive at work or return to meaningful employment.