Announcements

Referrals Open: START

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START is a flagship drama training programme for NEET young people aged 16-25, begins another term on Monday 1 June. REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN! 

What is START?

🎭 A free creative training programme culminating in a performance on the Lyric Hammersmith’s Studio Theatre 

🍕  All lunches, refreshments, and travel costs will be provided 

📅 START takes place Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3.30pm, for 6 weeks, beginning on Monday 1 June

Grenfell Enhanced Health Checks - Dates and locations for May 2026

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If you live or work in the North Kensington area and are affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, then you are eligible for a free Enhanced Health Check.

The Grenfell Enhanced Health Checks are available each year and include an initial in person appointment to undertake a range of checks and tests that will be provided by a health care professional.

Find out more: https://www.grenfell.nhs.uk/nhs-services/enhanced-health-checks.

Free maths workshops for parents and carers

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Free maths workshops for parents/carers running this June. The sessions focus on helping parents support their child’s learning in maths, particularly around problem solving (Reception-Year 6), with practical support for learning at home.

Attendees can choose from one of the 3 delivery locations : Avondale Park Primary, Westway (1 Thorpe Close), and Lancaster Youth Hub.

What’s it all about?

Flexible charity space opportunity

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Community Space Ltd have shared information on a potential opportunity for charity occupiers to take space in Hammersmith, London, comprising three floors of office / community space.

The space may be available for up to two years due to future redevelopment plans, so this could suit a charity, community organisation, social enterprise, CIC, faith-based organisation, or a collaboration between several charities who may not need or be able to justify taking the whole building individually.

Mental Health First Aid training

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The Community Partnerships & Engagement Team at Central Northwest London NHS Trust currently have spaces remaining on upcoming training sessions in May, June and July.

This training will help you to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues, support someone experiencing a mental health crisis, improve your own wellbeing. Topics covered include wellbeing, anxiety, depression, and suicide awareness and prevention. 

Porn Literacy Group for Young People (ages 18-30) - Pan London

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SASH (Support and Advice on Sexual Health) have announced a new Porn Literacy Group for young people (ages 18 - 30-year-olds), hosted by SASH peer mentors Leila and Belinda. This is a peer group, for and by young people, to think about their relationship to porn. Each session is stand-alone, so participants can attend 1 or all 4.

Sustaining Your Workforce in Challenging Times

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An in-person session from RBKC for VCS managers and trustees supporting and retaining staff and volunteers when resources are stretched. 

Led by Jamie Davies, RBKC Director of HR and Organisational Development, this practical workshop explores low-cost approaches to retention, skills development, and maintaining morale in high-pressure environments.

🗓  Tuesday 27 May | 3:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 Kensington Town Hall
👉 RSVP: [email protected]

New Get Online in K&C Handbook

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The latest version of the digital inclusion signposting booklet has been released, now rebranded as the Get Online in K&C Handbook.

This handbook brings together all the support available to residents with digital skills, devices, connectivity, and staying safe online.

It’s a practical resource to help people to get online and build confidence with digital technology.

You can find an accessible pdf version and the printable pdf downloadable on the webpage:

www.rbkc.gov.uk/help-to-get-online

London Health Community Conference

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Address
Brady Arts & Community Centre, 192-196, Hanbury St, London E1 5H
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Improving healthcare outcomes for people with a learning disability 

Come along and find out how you can be part of a national movement to help raise awareness about the Learning Disability Register. 

What’s it all about?