Announcements

The African-Caribbean communities in North Kensington have a rich and profound history that has significantly shaped the cultural and social landscape of the area. The resilience, creativity and movements for social justice have led to a more vibrant and dynamic North Kensington.

Westway are now hosting a series of open conversations for the local African-Caribbean community through November and the beginning of December.

The purpose of these conversations is to centre the voices of the African-Caribbean community in and around North Kensington.

The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) warmly invites VCSE organisations working directly with communities or in social care to their design sprints, aimed at bringing innovations to health and social care for Londoners. These design sprints are part of LOTI's Sandbox, launched in October 2024. You can read more about the Sandbox here: https://loti.london/blog/bringing-local-authority-sandbox-to-life/

According to local health data, approximately 10-15% of the population aged 65 and above in north west London are living with moderate to severe frailty. This equates to roughly 160,000 individuals who require comprehensive and proactive care.

In order to proactively support the population, NHS North West London wish to make sure there is a high quality and equitable community frailty service across that is accessible for all residents aged over 18 and registered with a north west London GP practice.

To participate in any of these workshops, simply turn up on the day or send an email to [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Embrace this opportunity to enhance your well-being and connect with others! 

Understanding self-harm
Date and time: Thursday 7 November, 2pm- 4.30pm
Location: Volunteer Centre, 1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL

Managing anxiety
Date and time: Thursday 5 December, 2pm- 4:30pm
Location: Volunteer Centre, 1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL

ACEVO and NCVO are working with the Department for Cu

RBKC frequently run Money Cafe sessions across the borough. 

The sessions run in four venues every month, aiming to help residents better manage the cost of living.

For more information on upcoming dates, please click the relevant location below:

Kensal
Portobello

RBKC's directory brings together information and guidance for Kensington and Chelsea families and the professionals working with them.

The Family Information Hub has been co-produced with local families and professionals and it contains information for four distinct groups: 

Whatever kind of experience residents have had with NHS services or staff, they would love to hear from those who have used the NHS 111 or Out-of-Hours Service. 

The NHS are asking residents to give feedback on any improvements, concerns, or compliments.

NHS 111 – makeusbetter.net/london111/ 
NHS Out of Hours - makeusbetter.net/outofhours/ 

Community Corner is a service run by the NHS aiming to combat social isolation and help people to live well in their communities.

Every Thursday at Violet Melchett, the NHS run activities to promote health and wellbeing, including art, yoga and mindfulness classes.

For more information, please click here.
 

Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) have released a document setting out updates to the London Safeguarding Children Procedure for September 2024.

To view the document, click here.