Activities Timetable

To register for any of the activities please contact: Souad Abdellaoui.

Tel: 07903 255384

Email: souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk

 

We need your feedback

At Age UK Westminster, we're always looking for ways to improve our services and ensure we're meeting the needs of older people in our community.

That's why we'd be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us understand what's working well, what could be improved, and how we can continue to support you in the future.

Complete the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/e/XgncShdUdU

The survey should take no more than 10–15 minutes to complete, and all responses will be treated confidentially.

Your experiences and opinions are incredibly important to us. By sharing your feedback, you'll be helping us improve services for yourself and other older people across Westminster.

Leave a gift that lasts a lifetime

At Age UK Westminster, we believe every older person deserves to feel valued, supported, and connected. Thanks to people like you, we’re able to provide vital services, from companionship and advice to practical, day-to-day support.

But did you know you can continue making a difference long into the future?

By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help ensure that older people in Westminster are never left behind.

Why consider leaving a gift?

A legacy gift can:

• Help combat loneliness and isolation

• Fund essential advice and support services

• Provide life-changing assistance to those most in need

After taking care of your loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact on your community.

If you’d like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will, visit: Age UK Westminster | Leave a legacy

Staying safe in the heat

With temperatures rising this summer, we want to help you stay safe, well and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people and those with health conditions can be more vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Here are some simple ways to stay safe during a heatwave:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty

• Keep your home cool by closing curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day

• Open windows when the temperature is cooler, especially in the evening

• Wear loose, lightweight clothing

• Avoid going outside during the hottest hours, usually between 11am and 3pm

• Use a damp cloth or cool pack on your neck and wrists to help cool down

• Please also keep an eye on neighbours, friends and relatives who may need extra support during hot weather.

Signs of heat exhaustion can include:

• Dizziness

• Headaches

• Feeling weak or faint

• Heavy sweating

• Nausea or cramps

If someone becomes confused, stops sweating, has difficulty breathing or loses consciousness, this could be heatstroke, which is a medical emergency. Call 999 immediately.

If you need support or advice, please do not hesitate to reach out to a trusted family member, neighbour or healthcare professional.

Take care and stay safe this summer.

Coming soon: new help at home & basic footcare services

We are pleased to announce that Age UK Westminster will be launching two new paid-for support services in September designed to help older people remain independent, safe and comfortable.

We are currently gauging interest and inviting people to join our waiting list ahead of launch.

Help at Home Service – £30 per hour

Our Help at Home Service provides practical, reliable support for older people who may be finding everyday household tasks more difficult due to age, mobility issues, ill health, frailty, bereavement or changing circumstances.

Support may include:

• Light cleaning and tidying
• Laundry and changing bed linen
• Basic kitchen cleaning
• Help keeping living spaces safe and manageable
• Practical support to reduce risks around the home
• Companionship
• Respite support so carers can take a break
• Regular friendly contact and reassurance

This service is designed to complement existing support and help older people maintain a clean, comfortable and dignified home environment.

Basic Footcare & Nail Cutting Service – £30 per appointment

Our Basic Footcare Service supports older people with routine foot and nail care to help maintain comfort, mobility and independence.

The service may include:

• Basic toenail cutting
• Fingernail cutting
• Simple foot checks
• Advice on everyday foot comfort and hygiene
• Signposting or referrals where specialist support may be needed

Please note that this is a non-clinical, preventative service and is not suitable for complex foot conditions or medical treatment needs.

If you, a family member, or someone you support may be interested in either service, we would love to hear from you.

To join the waiting list or find out more, please contact:
Grace Nuttall
07957 652784
grace.nuttall@ageukwestminster.org.uk

The Big Give 2026

This year, Age UK Westminster is participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK's largest match-funding campaign. Through this campaign, we hope to raise vital funds for Dementia Together Westminster, a project that supports people living with dementia and their carers across the borough.

Dementia can have a devastating impact on individuals and families, leading to memory loss, reduced independence, social isolation, and declining wellbeing. Carers often face significant challenges too, including stress, loneliness, and limited opportunities for respite. In Westminster, these issues are particularly acute in areas such as Church Street, Westbourne, and Harrow Road, where access to specialist dementia support can be limited.

Dementia Together Westminster delivers a weekly Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) programme and a monthly Memory Café, both specifically designed to enhance the emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing of people living with dementia while providing much-needed support to their carers.

The impact of the project is best described by those who attend:

"It is such a delight to come on Tuesdays to St Marylebone Church. It has changed my life from being dull to full of confidence. It gives us a chance to get out of the house and not die of boredom and doing nothing at home."

As part of our Christmas Challenge application, we need supporters to make funding commitments known as pledges. These pledges form the match-funding pot that will be used to double donations made by members of the public during the campaign. Your pledge could also help us secure additional funding from one of the Big Give's Champion funders.

We are aiming to secure £2,500 in pledges and would be incredibly grateful if you would consider making a pledge to help us reach this target.

If you would like to support us, please complete our online pledge form by 5pm on 28 August 2026.

Pledge here

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support older people living with dementia in Westminster. Your generosity could help us make twice the difference this Christmas.

Forthcoming activities

Every Tuesday 1.00pm-2.00pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm - Age UK Westminster’s weekly Fit4Life exercise programme at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL

With our Qualified Senior Years Fitness Class Instructors. 

Fit4Life Fitness Level - 1.00pm-2.00pm - An exercise class provided by ‘Sharon’ our qualified instructor that caters for those who are more mobile. Providing exercise to increase fitness, to work muscles and encourage movement. There will be a fee of £3.00 to attend this class. 

Relaxing Chair Yoga – 2.30pm-3.30pm – Chair Yoga provided by our qualified instructor ‘Jennie’. FREE to attend. Refreshments will be provided 2.00pm-2.30pm. 

Fortnightly Coffee Morning Forum 11.00am-12.30pm - Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station.

Thursday 9th July –  Danny Woolston from the National Army Museum

Thursday 23rd July – Natalie Calderon – Heat Resilience Age UK Westminster & PC Stevie Dawson.

Thursday 6th August – Freddie Hale - Recycling

Thursday 20th August – Ashmita Rajamohan – Fake presentation

Thursday 10th September – Samantha London – Alcohol Service

Thursday 24th September – Sheetal Verma  NatWest - Fraud and Scams

Monthly Coffee Morning 11.00am-1.00pm at Hotel 63, 63 Bayswater Road, London, W2 3PH

Monday 6th July – Danny Woolston from the National Army Museum

Monday 3rd August – Chris Barlow – London’s Parks & Gardens (Part 1 of 2)

Monday 7th September - Sheetal Verma  NatWest - Fraud and Scams

Hotel 63 was built between 1865 and 1870. It was first known as 2 Marlborough Gate and amongst its residents, it housed the Royal Consul for Italy, his wife and son. It was renamed 63 Bayswater Road in 1938.The Hotel is close to The Swan Public House on Bayswater Road. Close to Lancaster Gate tube station(Central Line) Buses 274, 94 &148

Please note that the Hotel 63 coffee morning is now held monthly. 

Monthly Tea and Chat afternoon, 2.00pm-4.00pm at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LT.

Thursday 16th July - Guest Speaker to be arranged.

Thursday 13th August - Guest Speaker to be arranged.

Wednesday 1st July 2.30pm-4.00pm Group visit to Tower Bridge

Climb the iconic Towers, take in the panoramic views, and discover the historic Victorian Engine Rooms. High-level walkways with glass floors, the North and South Towers and the atmospheric Victorian Engine Rooms. 

Monday 6th July 1.00pm-4.00pm Afternoon Tea Dance - British Summertime in Hyde Par

British Summer Time Hyde Park (BST Hyde Park) is a music festival held once a year in London's Hyde Park. BST Hyde Park lasts for up to three weeks.

We return to provide afternoon tea with ‘Belly Dancing’ in Hyde Park.

Monday 10th July- 14.00- 16.00:00- PIMCO- Afternoon Tea with Digital help -11 Baker Street, London, W1U 3AH – Limited availability

Another chance to attend an afternoon tea provided by PIMCO with additional digital support and trivia quiz.

Tuesday 28th July 11.00am-12.30pm Coffee Morning at Lord’s Cricket Club, NW8 8QN

Lord's Cricket Ground, commonly known as Lord's, is a cricket venue in St John’s Wood, London. Named after its founder, Thomas Lord, it is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ICC). Lord's is referred to as the Home of Cricket and is home to the world's oldest sporting museum.  

Entry by the Grace Gate on St John’s Wood Road.

Thursday 30th July 1.00pm-3.00pm Social Group coffee afternoon - Hope in the Community held monthly at the Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, SW1V 2RH

Central London Healthcare will be attending and holding an activity.

Social afternoon providing topical conversation, activities and support. Refreshments provided. Come along and let us know what activities you would like to be organised in future.

Please contact Stephen Spavin to register and to find out future dates:

Email:stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk Tel: 07969 302517

Sunday 2nd August 2.00pm-4.00pm - Die Fledermaus at Opera Holland Park Theatre, Holland Park, Ilchester Place, London W8 6LU - Fully booked

Johann Strauss II’s irrepressible comedy of flirtations and machinations among Vienna’s poseurs, frenemies and twenty-four-hour party people returns to Opera Holland Park in a sparkling new production from director Liam Steel (Le nozze di Figaro, 2012. Will Falke get his revenge on Eisenstein for the incident with the bat costume? Can Frank convince Orlofsky that he is French? And why does that actress look so much like Rosalinde’s maid?

Thursday 6th August 2.00pm-3.03pm – Group visit to Banqueting House, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ER

"The breathtaking Banqueting House is filled with stories. Built by Inigo Jones for the performance of court masques, it is however most famous for real-life drama. On 30 January 1649, Charles I passed beneath the magnificent Rubens ceiling, painted to celebrate the glory of monarchy, as he made his way to a scaffold outside where he was beheaded. The first major classical building in England, constructed in the Italian Palladian style, the Banqueting House is a survivor of flood, fire and war, whose ability to impress has only increased with age. Discover the fascinating tales of this unique palace, from the brutal culmination of the English Civil War to decadent court celebrations and royal ceremonies."

Wednesday 9th September 10.00am-11.30am Buckingham Palace Community Tour – Limited number of tickets

Buckingham Palace is the official residence and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom in London. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.

Tuesday 6th October 10.15am - Group visit to the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace- Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style – Fully booked

Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life - from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history.

Featuring more than 300 items, many on display for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted.

Information and Advice Surgeries

If you need Information and Advice, please contact our enquiry line on: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment. We hold Information and Advice surgeries at the Salvation Army Regent Hall, Church Street Library and The Abbey Centre. These are by appointment only. Call: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment.

Post-discharge Support

Age UK Westminster offers a post-discharge support service for Westminster residents aged 55+. If you, or someone you know has recently been discharged from hospital, we can help support the transition back into home life. This includes services like, light shopping, assistance with prescriptions, helping with GP contact, and a regular friendly face visiting you at home. The service is free, and we can signpost you to other Age UK Westminster services as well as useful organisations in the borough.

If you would like to find out more about our post-discharge support, please contact: Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk Tel:02030045610

Information & Advice with Age UK Westminster at Pimlico Health at the Marvern 

Who these sessions are for:

Pimlico Health @ The Marvern patients aged 50+ by appointment only - weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Booking your appointment:

In person - with the Pimlico Health at The Marvern reception team Tel - 0207 834 6969, Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 6.30pm

What Age UK Westminster can support with:

• Benefits - including Benefit checks, Pensions, Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance & Attendance Allowance applications

• Cost of Living concerns - including energy bills and budgeting and food bank referrals and food pantry information, charitable grants to replace broken white goods

• Transport support - including guidance on Freedom Pass, Taxi Card, Dial a Ride and Blue Badge applications

• Housing - including guidance on housing transfers, Council Tax and Housing Benefit

• Smart Meters – information on what they are and the benefits

• Gambling Harm support on where to access support if you are experiencing gambling harm or are affected by someone’s gambling

This list is not exhaustive! Do ask if you are not sure and if we are not able to help you with a problem, we will do our best to signpost you to other organisations.

Please note that the Age UK Westminster Advisor does not provide information or advice related to health and medical issues or medication.

Age UK Westminster and Westminster Connects (WCC) are collaborating to provide basic gardening to residents of Westminster with help from volunteers.

This service provided by Westminster Connects (WCC) and their volunteers is for Westminster residents only and those residents who have mobility issues, are vulnerable and without the support of family/friends. You should have gardening tools available. If you have a garden and need basic assistance in its upkeep, please contact Stephen Spavin:

Tel: 07969 302517

Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Digital Learning at Age UK Westminster

We now have library digital support drop-in dates booked through to August and, for 2026, we have launched a new regular monthly drop-in session at St. John’s Wood Library.  Please note that Paddington Library is still closed for refurbishment and so the next drop-in at this library will not take place until July, unless the library is still closed.  In the meantime, we are holding drop-ins at Maida Vale Library.   

Library digital support drop-ins

Come and join us at Age UK Westminster for our FREE digital learning sessions for age 50+ held in a friendly, social group setting at libraries around Westminster.  

Bring along your own digital device if you have one (such as a mobile phone, tablet, iPad or laptop) and be supported by our dedicated volunteers to learn to use it and get online.  

The sessions are run as drop-ins so there is no need to book, and you can just turn up on the day.  However, if you have any questions, need to let us know something you need to be able to access a session, don’t have your own digital device and would like to borrow one - or if you are interested in volunteering with us - get in touch with our Digital Inclusion Coordinator Hamza Taouzzale on 0203 004 5610 or by email: Hamza.Taouzzale@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Upcoming dates are as follows:  

Marylebone Library

9-11 New Cavendish Street W1G 9UQ  

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 1.30 to 3.30pm. The next dates are: 2nd July and 6th August. 

Church Street Library

67 Church Street NW8 8EU  

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next dates are:  8th July and 12th August.  

Maida Vale Library  

Sutherland Avenue W9 2QT  

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Paddington Library is currently closed for refurbishment and so sessions have temporarily moved to Maida Vale Library. We hope to be back at Paddington Library (Porchester Road W2 5DU) for sessions on 15th July and 19th August, but, in the event that Paddington Library is still closed, we will be at Maida Vale Library on these dates. 

St. John’s Wood Library

13-19 Circus Road NW8 6PD 

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next dates are: 16th July and 20th August. 

Pimlico Library

Lupus Street SW1V 3AT  

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The next dates are: 23rd July and 27th August. 

Mayfair Library

25 South Audley Street W1K 2PB  

All sessions are held on Fridays from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. The next dates are: 24th July and 28th August. 

OTHER EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WESTMINSTER

1st-7th July Create Week 2026

Create Week is a global celebration of creativity organised by Create. Throughout the week, you can take part in seven free activities designed by Create's professional artists, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to explore their creativity and experience the benefits of the arts.

Participants can:

• Take part in free creative activities 

• Learn different artforms from professional artists online

• Experience the wellbeing benefits of creativity

• Enter a free draw to win £100 of art materials from London Graphic Centre

Getting involved is simple – register your interest and download the activities for free via the Create Week website.

• Find out more about Create Week

• Download activities and enter the free draw

Please note that Create Week is a separate initiative from the workshops we normally run. The activities are not run by an artist in person. Create Week is an opportunity for everyone to get creative wherever they are, on their own or together with others. 

To sign up for Create Week please follow the link:

https://createarts.org.uk/createweek/

Saturday 4th July 12.00pm–3.00pm - In-Deep Over 50’s Community Dinner at Westminster Kingsway College, 76 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PD.

Guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal, live music, and a raffle in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The event is designed to bring local people together, create new connections, and celebrate our community.

Tickets are £10.00 per person, and booking is essential

As places are limited, priority booking will be offered to regular attendees of our Wednesday Over 50s Lunch Club before booking opens to the wider community. We are keen to ensure that those who regularly support and participate in our activities have the first opportunity to secure a place.

Bookings open on 17th June. To reserve a place, please email emma.chapman@in-deep.org.uk or text 07761 263105 with your full name.

Saturday 26th September 9.55am – Be part of the Community at the Westminster Mile!

Join the Community Wave.

Run, jog, walk, or wheel London's most iconic mile with your family and friends.

Free to Westminster residents. 

We want to see our residents taking over the route and showing the community how it's done. Thanks to our partnership with London Marathon Events, we have exactly 500 FREE places available in the dedicated Community Wave. 

It's the perfect opportunity to take on a personal challenge, enjoy a family adventure, or kickstart a fitness journey. Plus, everyone who crosses the finish line gets a souvenir medal to mark achievement.  

You'll want to secure your place before they all run out! Get all the details and sign up via the following link:

https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/o/29443/checkout/ticket?eventId=234419&utm_source=reserved_entry&occurrenceId=21111161660&reservationCode=re_0bjqu8vi10r6

‘A Treat for the Community’ - Luncheon offer from Park Lane Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE

We’re excited to offer 20% off, every Monday from midday to 3:30pm as part of our ongoing mission to support and celebrate people in our community! Step into a buzzing British brasserie that champions bold, local flavours and the very best of our national larder. T&Cs Apply 

Enjoy 20% off at Park Corner Brasserie – Quote ‘AGE UK to redeem.

Please follow the link below through which all the guests from Age UK Westminster can make their reservations.

https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/parkcornerbrasserie

Paddington Library and Paddington Development Trust Walking Groups

The Natural Way is a North Paddington Nature Pilgrimage, a six-mile, flat route around North Paddington based on the European Camino de Santiago. It is designed for groups, or individuals to guide themselves along a route which visits areas of environmental, cultural and community interest and can be done all at once (around 2.5-3 hours) or in multiple stages. 

Each stage has a stop-off listed where the participant can collect a stamp in their Pilgrim Passport. More about the wider project here:  North Paddington Nature Pilgrimage — The Europe Challenge . 

Maps and passports can be collected from Paddington Library (currently the children's library while the main library is refurbished), but if you require more information or support, then please contact: 

Victoria Thake 

Culture & Wellbeing Librarian

Libraries & Archives for Westminster City Council

Mob: 07966 195690

Email: vthake@westminster.gov.uk

Regent Street Cinema Monday Classic Matinee, 307 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW

Every Monday at 1.00pm, we host a matinée screening of a classic film. Everyone is welcome, however these screenings offer an important space for our over 55 audience to gather, connect and experience the joy of cinema as a community. Plus, on the first Monday of every month, our screening begins with a special recital on our original 1936 Compton Organ - it is one of the last few working organs of its kind in the country!

FREE Lunchtime and evening Concerts at Regent Hall Concert Hall, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station 

Thursday 2nd July 1.00pm – RAF Central Band

Friday 3rd July 1.00pm – Nei Crossland piano – Vivaldi, Haydn, Mozart, Crossland and Chopin

Friday 10th July 1.00pm – Royal College of Music presents Alexander Dororin piano -Beethoven and Shostakovich

Friday 17th July 1.00pm – River City Saxes – Music ranging from classical & Contemporary work to light music and swing

Friday 17th July 3.00pm – Vincent Lucas & Michelle Choi – Flute & Thomas Ang – piano – Bach, Faure, Brahms & Elgar

Friday 24th July 1.00pm – Max Walsh – piano. Winner of the British Liszt Competition – Scriabin, Beethoven, Liszt & Messiaen

Friday 31st July 1.00pm – Michael Foyle – violin. Julian Jacobson – piano - Beethoven Sonata Op.24 “Spring”. Margaret Lyell - Violin Sonata - Ravel Sonata No.2 in G major

The Harrow Road Community Champions - Culture Coffee Morning, 470 Harrow Road W9 3RU

Welcome to our celebration of cultures coming together and sharing healthy recipes to encourage each other to eat healthier. 

There will be discussions around healthy eating and healthy cooking. 

Time: 9.30am – 11.00am 

Friday 17th July 

Please contact Sadiya to register your attendance:

Email: sadiya@pdt.org.uk 

Tel: 0739 468 5968 

26th March – 29th November – ‘Wellcome Collection’ – ‘The Coming of Age’ – 183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE

‘The Coming of Age’ explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to later life, and asks how societies can adapt for us all to age better.

Across the globe, people are living longer. One in ten children in the UK are expected to live beyond the age of 100. But who gets to live longer and ‘age well’? This exhibition explores how experiences of age are shaped by our environment, culture and society.

‘The Coming of Age’ features more than 120 artworks and objects, including historical artefacts and works by contemporary artists including John Coplans, Serena Korda, Suzanne Lacy, Anna Maria Maiolino, Rory Pilgrim, Paula Rego and more.

Bringing together different perspectives from art, science and popular culture, this exhibition challenges assumptions about life stages and asks what greater longevity means for all of us.

Galleries and Reading Room

• Monday - Closed
• Tuesday - 10:00am – 6.00pm
• Wednesday - 10:00am – 6.00pm
• Thursday -  10:00am – 6.00pm
• Friday - 10:00am – 6.00pm
• Saturday -  10:00am – 6.00pm
• Sunday -  10:00am – 6.00pm

Community Zooms from the Royal Collection Trust 2026

Our programme of Zoom talks, for people who cannot easily visit the Official Residences of The King, take place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 2pm. Join us to hear about the different works in the Royal Collection, the Official Royal Residences and the history of the Monarchy. Talks are free and informal, and you can participate camera on or off. 

informal, and you can participate camera on or off.

Join Zoom Meeting – camera on or off:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4407732986

Meeting ID: 440 773 2986

Wednesday 1st July - LGBTQ+ art in the Royal Collection

Wednesday 5th August - A Virtual walkthrough of Buckingham Palace 

Wednesday 2nd September - Courtly Collecting: George IV at Windsor & Holyrood

Wednesday 7th October - Photos of the Royal Household in the Royal Photographic Collection 

Wednesday 4th November - Painting in Small: Miniatures as an art form

Wednesday 2nd December - Pantomimes and the second world war at Windsor Castle 

Westminster Talking Therapies

What is Westminster Talking Therapies?

Westminster Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS service that supports those with mental health difficulties including stress, low mood, anxiety, and more. You can access Westminster Talking Therapies if you are over the age of 16 and live, work, or have a GP in the borough of Westminster. 

How is therapy delivered?

Therapy is provided over the phone, online via video call, or face-to-face at one of our offices. You will be asked at assessment which modality you prefer. 

If English is not your first language, you will have access to an interpreter. 

How can I access Westminster Talking Therapies?

You can self-refer by filling out the form on our website 

https://talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk/westminster 

Alternatively, you can give us a call on: 

030 3333 0000 or send us an email at 

Westminster.iapt@nhs.net. 

You can also get a referral through your GP. 

Where are we based?

Our offices are at two locations in Westminster: 

North Hub: 11 Praed Street, W2 1NJ 

South Hub: 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1DX

Asthma and Lung Conditions

Asthma + Lung UK’s Westminster Support Group for respiratory conditions https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/ 
helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk 
0737 8606728 for questions on asthma.

Westminster Breathe Easy support group

We support people with respiratory conditions, their friends, family and carers, helping with information and companionship. 

A 4-page printed newsletter is for non-digital members. But if you use email, why not receive the full multi-page newsletter direct to your in-box by registering with

Contact Tess Jelen Patient Representative on NW London, Bi-Borough ICS’, PPG, VMC, NIHR & PCRS committees with respiratory focus. L&Q North Neighbourhood, Residents Panel, ELF COPD PAG & EPAP Advisory Panel: 
t.jelen@btinternet.com  0794 6514380

Click here for BREATHE EASY  information

http://www.breatheasywestminster.com for membership

We support people with respiratory conditions, their friends, family and carers, helping with information and companionship. 

A 4-page printed newsletter is for non-digital members. But if you use email, why not receive the full multi-page newsletter direct to your in-box by registering with www.breatheasywestminster.com to become a free member with regular updates and information.

AGE UK WESTMINSTER DEMENTIA SERVICE 

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) workshop every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.00pm

Face to face sessions for those residing in Westminster diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Our weekly group takes place at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT.

Stimulating Activities will be provided by ‘Visiting Angels’.

Assessment before attendance is needed.

Please contact the Dementia Service:

Email: dementia@ageukwestminster.org.uk 

Or contact our enquiry line: 0203 004 5610

Heart of Westminster Memory Café Monday 11.00am-1.00pm – Open to all! Takes place every 3rd Monday of the month at Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station. 

Monday 20th July

The Wallace Collection will be attending and discussing the Museum and its many artefacts. They will also provide an activity. 

EXTERNAL DEMENTIA SERVICES

Resonate Arts Events 

Music for the Moment – our free dementia-friendly concert series in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music – takes place on Friday 3rd July at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, W1U 2BP (please note venue!). Eryna Kisumba (cello) & Catherine Duncan (piano) from the Royal Academy of Music will be performing. Tea & cake 2.30pm, concert starts at 3.00pm. For more info, please call 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org 

Our weekly Creative Dance & Movement sessions take place on Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th July, 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Penfold Community Hub, 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ. Gentle and playful movement class; chair-based. For info, please call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org 

Our weekly Singing with Friends Choir rehearsals take place in person at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, W1U 2BP on Tuesday 7th & 14th July and online (via Zoom) on Tuesday 14th July. Join us for our Summer Sharing at Wigmore Hall on Tuesday 7th July at 12.15pm! For more info and timings, call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org 

Our monthly Creative Space Art sessions take place at the Salvation Army, Regent Hall, 275 Oxford St, W1C 2DJ. Our next session will be Monday 20th July, 2.00pm – 3.45pm. To book a free place, please call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org

Other Dementia activities

Closer Look Tours at the V&A Mondays 29th June & 27th July, 1.30pm – 4.00pm (free) Art Studio, Learning Centre, Level 0, V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 

Explore a wide range of objects and artworks from different collections at the V&A with an expert guide. Tours last 45 – 60 minutes with refreshments on arrival. For people living with early stage dementia, their family & friends. Booking essential! Call 020 7942 2000, or you can book online at: https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/DADWAlMRm9R/dementia-friendly- closer-look-tour-june-nov-2026 

Wellbeing Sessions - Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4SR (via Chelsea Gate) Tuesday 7th July, 10.30am – 11.30am: relaxed art workshop – painting, with tea & coffee Tuesday 14th July, 10.30am – 11.30am: joyful singing session with Ali & Christopher Tuesday 21st July, 10am – 12.00pm: drop-in get-together: coffee, games, music & chat Tuesday 28th July, 10.30am – 12.00pm: relaxed sensory session 

Tuesday 28th July, 1.30pm – 2.30pm: music session with Mac O’Shea 
Free wellbeing sessions for people living with memory loss, carers, friends and family. To book, call Marina: 020 7881 5493, or communityengagement@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk 

Creative Workshop: Portrait Busts Friday 31st July, 2.00pm – 4.00pm (free) 

Learning Studio, The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN 

Join artist Marie-Thérèse Ross for a closer look at the many busts in the Wallace Collection. From kings and queens to Greek and Roman gods, learn more about these historic heads and create your own sculpted portrait. Dementia friendly, carers & companions welcome. Booking essential! Contact: 020 7563 9577; community@wallacecollection.org 

News and Information

Handyperson Service 

Westminster residents aged over 60, or in receipt of disability benefit, can request free help from a handyperson. The service covers minor works such as replacing light bulbs and other small DIY jobs. It does not cover gardening, plumbing or decorating, and it is not an emergency service. https://www.westminster.gov.uk/handyperson

St Mary’s Hospital Masterplan Consultation 

Imperial College are consulting on plans for a new St Mary’s Hospital and wider masterplan for the site in Paddington. As part of this work, they are hosting a series of in-person workshops with local groups and residents and are seeking Westminster residents who may be interested in taking part.

They want these workshops to include a wide range of local voices, especially people who may not usually take part in formal consultations and to give them the opportunity to share their views on the hospital and local area.

By taking part, participants will be able to:

• Share their views and everyday experiences

• Help shape thinking on how our plans develop

• Understand more about the emerging St Mary’s Hospital masterplan

The workshops are being led by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and their engagement consultants, LCA. LCA are helping to organise the sessions, contact participants and make sure the workshops are accessible and well run. Feedback will be shared directly with the Trust, the project team and the design team to help inform the next stage of the proposals.

If you would like to take part the workshops will be held on the following dates:

• Monday 6 July, 6.00pm – 8.00pm at Lord and Lady Paul education centre, 2nd floor, Mint wing, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY 

• Wednesday 15 July, 6.00pm – 8.00pm at Lord and Lady Paul education centre, 2nd floor, Mint wing, St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY 

Please contact Kiran Nijhar, who is the main contact for workshop arrangements and attendance. You can call her directly on 07393 315 270 if you have any questions.