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

    News -

    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. Healthwatch Network Awards 2019

    News -

    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Bexley has been recognised and awarded highly commended in the Championing Diversity and Inclusion category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  20. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  21. BSL Health Directory

    Advice and Information -

    British sign language health videos can be hard to find so we have produced a BSL Health Directory.

  22. GP Access & Quality of Experience for People with Learning Disabilities

    Report -

    This snapshot study seeks to explore the experience of people with learning disabilities when accessing their GP surgery, in addition to the quality of care they receive when accessing the service.

  23. Learning Disability Virtual Big Health Week

    Advice and Information -

    The virtual Learning Disability Big Health Week took placed from 2nd to the 6th November 2020.

  24. Healthwatch England Annual report 2019-20

    Report -

    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever.

  25. Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?

    News -

    Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

  26. South Asian community members needed for Breast Cancer Care project

    News -

    Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine are looking for South Asian community members living with and beyond breast cancer and their family members or carers to join a public involvement project.

  27. Healthwatch Bexley shortlisted for network award

    News -

    Local health champion is shortlisted for the creation of the South East London Healthwatch Director in major national awards scheme

  28. GP Access For Deaf British Sign Language Users

    News -

    Are you a deaf British sign language user? Please take part in our latest survey.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  30. Easy Health Website

    News -

    As part of a local project to make easy read information available to patients Bexley Mencap are working with a small number of local GP Practices to test a new website - Easy Health

  31. Improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  32. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

    Blog -

    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  34. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

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

  35. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.