Listen Up have published a new report on Testing learning on Adultification in Child Safeguarding Practices in England.

Adultification refers to the concept of notions of innocence and vulnerability not being afforded to certain children. Outside of the home, adultification is founded within discrimination and bias. This issue significantly impacts marginalised and vulnerable groups in our society, particularly Black children and those from less heard backgrounds.

The council have published their fairer action plan for 2025-2029, laying out an approach to tackle inequality and build a fairer borough. 

Find out more about the council's equality objective and 5 equality aims, and read the full plan here.

A resource to raise awareness about careers in the NHS, including lesser-known jobs and professions in healthcare. 

NHS Careers Untapped features podcasts, videos and recorded webinars aimed at young people and career advisors, covering roles such as;

- Clinical Associate Psychologist 
- Peer Support Worker 
- Pharmacy Technician 
- Operating Department Practitioner 
- Digital Learning Manager  
- Therapeutic Radiographer 

From Durham University:

"After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, Third Sector Trends is back to find out what’s going on.  We’d really like you to take part so that we can build a better picture of what is happening in London.

Many of you will have helped with this research before and if you’re a new organisation, Durham University are just as keen to see what you do, how things are going and what you’re achieving.

A jam-packed edition connecting people in Kensington & Chelsea working to reduce digital exclusion in the borough, sharing knowledge and identifying collaborative opportunities so that we can make a bigger difference for residents.

Drive change at the Council by joining a new Independent Advisory Panel

The Council has made 45 commitments in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. These include an external review of Council culture, a full review of the complaints process, and ensuring residents’ perspectives shape improvements to services.

The Council recently published their Social Investment Report for 2023-24, which looks at the social value connected with their decision-making - how places, services and goods impact local residents in terms of life satisfaction, wellbeing and quality of life, instead of just financially.

Free Enhanced Health Checks (EHCs) are available at different community venues around North Kensington during September.

These half hour appointments with a dedicated clinician are a popular way for North Kensington residents living and working in the area, who have been affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, to support their health and wellbeing.

Consisting of a basic health review and respiratory check there's also the opportunity to discuss any other concerns you may have. Onward referrals will be made by the clinician, if necessary. 

Woman’s Trust are delighted to share information about specialist services for young women aged 16-25 years, including their next block of workshops scheduled to start this May.

Services include:

This new programme from Chelsea FC Foundation will start on Thursday 24 April. It is aimed at children aged 12-16, who would benefit from taking part in inclusive football in a supported environment, with or without a disability or additional needs.  

Taking place indoors at Little Venice Sports Centre, W2 1ND.