1. NHS Health Checks - Bexley

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    Are you eligible for the free NHS Health Check? Uptake across the borough is very low.

  2. Urgent Care Public Consultation

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    Bexley residents will be please to hear that the go ahead has been given to develop a new Urgent Care Centre at Darent Valley Hospital.

  3. Three steps to improve mental health support for young people

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    Healthwatch England spoke to 47 young people to find out how they want extra funding to be used, so they can access the mental health support they need.

  4. Mind In Bexley

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    Mind In Bexley have a temporary service change in place following Government advice.

  5. How is Healthwatch helping during the coronavirus outbreak?

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    We have been considering guidance from Healthwatch England and working closely with our host organisation, Mind in Bexley, to decide how we can best support people in Bexley during the coronavirus outbreak.

  6. Coronavirus Local Resources

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    Here's a number of local resources we have pulled together to help Bexley residents through the Coronavirus Pandemic. The list is updated regularly as services and information become available.

  7. Cancer and coronavirus

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    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

  8. Black Lives Matter

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    Black Lives Matter : We stand in solidarity

  9. Dentists and Coronavirus

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  10. Join us and the Care Quality Commission to help shape health and social care services post COVID-19.

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    Help patients, key workers and your community by telling us about a recent experience of health and social care services in Bexley.

  11. Are digital consultations working for you during COVID-19?

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    Since the Coronavirus pandemic, many more GP and outpatient consultations are being handled through the phone or online systems, instead of face to face.  Some people find this change easy and convenient, but for others it can create difficulties.

  12. Government launches new obesity strategy

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    Government launches new obesity strategy as country urged to achieve a healthy weight to beat Covid-19 and protect the NHS.

  13. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Using people’s experiences, we have created top tips for both patients, health and care professionals on how to get the most out of digital consultations.