1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. NHS Long Term Plan Engagement Report - South East London

    Report -

    Healthwatch in the South East London area, have been working together. We have obtained the views of South East London residents, to support the implementation of the local Long Term Plan.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Transition Report

    Report -

    An exploration in the parents and carers perceptions and young peoples experiences of going through transition from children's to adult services in Bexley.

  6. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  7. State of Care : our response

    Response -

    Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read our response.

  8. Outpatients report

    Report -

    Outpatients report

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

    News -

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

  10. Bexley Borough Pensioners' Forum

    News -

    The Bexley Borough Pensioners' Forum are hosting regular meetings in Bexleyheath for pensioners.

  11. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Dressing Clinic Evaluation

    Report -

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

  16. Mind In Bexley

    News -

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Blood tests during Covid-19

    News -

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

  22. 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.

  23. Bulbanks Medical Centre Merger - FAQ's

    News -

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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    Read more about the London Care Record.

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

    News -

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