1. Erith Urgent Care

    Report -

    An independent review of the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) site at Erith Hospital found it unfit for purpose. This report outlines the proposed move from an UCC at Erith Hospital to Erith Health Centre.

  2. Urgent Care Public Consultation

    News -

    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. Rapid Engagement 8-8 GP Access Survey Results

    Report -

    GP practices across Bexley are working together to improve GP services by creating more appointments, reduce waiting times and make sure residents have access to quality services across the Borough.

  4. Discharge to Assess and Reablement Schemes

    Report -

    We talked to Bexley residents who were discharged from hospital under the Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Reablement Schemes about their experiences and views.

  5. Dressing Clinic Evaluation

    Report -

    Our evaluation of the dressings clinic which trialed for six months at Queen Mary’s hospital.

  6. Mind In Bexley

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  9. Government launches new obesity strategy

    News -

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

  10. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  11. Blood tests during Covid-19

    News -

    Blood tests are currently by appointment only due to the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing measures

  12. Digital Inclusion Report

    Report -

    The lockdown imposed from March 2020 brought with it some radical changes to how people are able to access health and care services.

  13. Bulbanks Medical Centre Merger - FAQ's

    News -

    Bulbanks Medical Centre has now merged with Riverside Surgery on Thursday July 1st 2021.

  14. Bexley's Children's Centres Changes From 1st November

    News -

    Following two rounds of consultation with parents, carers, partners, local community groups, residents and staff, changes are being made as to how Bexley's Children's Centres are run.

  15. Webinars to find out more about the creation of new statutory South East London Integrated Care System

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    Partners from the South East London Integrated Care System – which brings together all the organisations responsible for delivering health and care for local communities – are hosting webinars for local people to attend.

  16. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

    News -

    Big changes are taking place across the health and care system.

  17. What is the London Care Record and how does it benefit you?

    News -

    Read more about the London Care Record.

  18. Integrated Care Systems come into force today - 1st July 2022

    News -

    A total of 42 new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) come into force today

  19. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  20. Unsung Heroes - Adult Carers

    Report -

    We listened to experiences of adult unpaid carers in Bexley. Our recommendations from this report are being used as an evidence base to make changes in the provision of carers services across the borough.

  21. Young Unsung Heroes - Bexley

    Report -

    Many young carers may remain hidden and are unwilling to let schools or friends know they are a carer. Our work discovered there were many hidden young carers in the borough who were not accessing the help and support they needed.

  22. Clinically reviewed medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccination of people deployed in care homes

    Advice and Information -

    The Director of Adult Social Care Delivery and Covid-19 Response at DHSC has written to local authorities, care home providers and managers about the arrangements for exemptions for the requirement to be vaccinated in order to work in a care home.

  23. Carers Rights Day - 25 November 2021.

    News -

    Each year Carers Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.

  24. British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – Healthwatch England response

    Response -

    More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

  25. Do you have experience of being supported by one of Oxleas' care coordinators?

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    We are looking for your thoughts on the care provided by Oxleas care coordinators.