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Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
20 May 2022
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Healthy Start Scheme
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.
18 May 2022
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Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?
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.
4 May 2022
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Someone I love has died - where can I find support
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
27 April 2022
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What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
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.
21 April 2022
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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?
Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.
25 February 2022
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
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.
23 February 2022
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Living with Coronavirus
The government has launched its 'living with Covid' plan, bringing an end to isolation laws later this week and mass free testing from 1 April 2022.
22 February 2022
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Improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability
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.
27 January 2022
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Colonoscopy confidence: your common sense bowel check
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.
19 January 2022
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
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.
11 January 2022
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Staying well through winter
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.
7 January 2022
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