Announcements

Young People’s Preventive Wellbeing Project

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea and Healthwatch Westminster are collaborating on a joint project that follows on from their Young People’s Mental Health work carried out in 2023.  

This year’s project aims to co-produce healthy, preventive measures that address the key factors contributing to poor mental health, as highlighted in their 2023 report, and to support prevention among young people aged 18-25 years.  

Inclusive Sports Sessions - Disability Sports Coach

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Come and join the friendly coaching staff and members at this exciting multi-sport club, run by Disability Sports Coach (DSC).

This inclusive sport club takes place from 1pm - 3pm every Saturday at Kensington Leisure Centre, a short walk away from both Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road tube stations.

A warm welcome is assured at Club K&C where the enthusiastic coaches and volunteers provide a wide variety of activities for all those who attend.

DSC Club are always delighted to see new faces, as well those who have supported the Club for many years!

Suicide Prevention is Everyone's Business - Free Suicide Prevention Training

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

The Every Life Matters Team have shared information on their free, life-saving training around suicide prevention.

This training is funded by RBKC and Westminster City Council and is available to anyone who lives or works in the boroughs.

Training available:

• Suicide Awareness Bitesize: A one-hour online session designed to help you recognise the signs of suicide, talk openly about it, and offer practical support - 24 March.

Change4Life free training January to March 2026

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Change4Life workforce training is available to staff and adult volunteer leaders working with children, young people, parents/carers and families in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster. The training aims to support staff to create happy and healthy settings in which children and young people can live, learn and play.

Their range of online and in person sessions training calendar from Jan to March includes:

New SEND voice group starting January

Submitted by Duncan Cordy on

Join a BRAND NEW voice group for young people aged 14-25 with SEND (special needs and/or disabilities)!

Come along if you want to...
- Meet new people and make friends
- Make a difference to your community
- Have your voice heard on things that matter to you

The first meeting will be Tuesday 20 January after school at 4:30pm-6pm, at the Freeman Suite, Kensington Town Hall, and online.

NHS and Social Care career opportunities - Explore & Inform session

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The North West London Health and Social Care Skills Academy's upcoming Explore & Inform online session, taking place on 28 January 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams, aims to inspire and prepare candidates for a successful career in health and social care.

The session is designed to:

•    Introduce career opportunities within NHS and Social Care.
•    Engage potential candidates by showcasing flexible, rewarding, and meaningful roles.
•    Build a strong talent pipeline for future vacancies.