1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  3. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  4. Staying well through winter

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    Looking after yourself during the winter months is important. Help Bexley’s health and care services this winter by taking good care of yourself and using the right service when you need it.

  5. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  6. Colonoscopy confidence: your common sense bowel check

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    It's natural to feel anxious or worried if you're told you need a colonoscopy, but it's important to have the test if you are referred.

  7. Improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability

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    A new £60,000 scheme to help people with learning disabilities or severe mental illness access GP services digitally has contributed towards Bexley Mencap producing three new education films.

  8. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  9. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.

  10. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  11. Healthy Start Scheme

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    The Healthy Start Scheme is a government-funded programme that aims to help parents give their young children the best start in life by subsidising food shopping.

  12. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  13. What is Monkeypox? What are the symptoms?

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    Find out more about Monkeypox.

  14. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  15. Need Some Help with 'Digital'?

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    Bexley Digital Champion volunteers are based in a variety of organisations all over Bexley offering FREE one-to-one support at your pace.