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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
Advice and Information
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Introducing the Bexley Health and Wellbeing bus
Bexley’s Health and Wellbeing bus will be on tour across the borough over the next few months
18 January 2022
News
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Bexley's Walk-In Weekend 14th - 16th January
There are multiple walk-in Covid vaccination clinics in Bexley. This includes a ‘Family Clinic’ for children 12+ and their family available on 15th January. It’s the easy way to get your first, second or booster jab.
14 January 2022
News
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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
Advice and Information
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What do you think of pharmacies in the London Borough of Bexley?
Our local pharmacies offer an essential service that we all use and that many vulnerable people in our Borough depend on. It’s therefore important that we ensure they are meeting the needs of everyone in Bexley.
10 January 2022
News
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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
Advice and Information
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How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19
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.
6 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Newsletters
Our newsletter aims to bring you the latest update on our involvement with health and social care issues across Bexley. Subscribe to the latest edition below.
13 December 2021
News
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GP Access For Deaf British Sign Language Users
Are you a deaf British sign language user? Please take part in our latest survey.
10 December 2021
News
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Information on Coronavirus
Coronavirus restrictions are tightened as Omicron infections - a new, more transmissible variant of the coronavirus - increase nationally. The government's plan B will come in from later this week and includes advice to work from home if you can.
9 December 2021
News
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GP Access Report
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns affected people's access to their GP surgeries. Our report details residents experiences of trying to book and attend appointments at their GP practice since lockdown restrictions were lifted on 19 July 2021.
26 November 2021
Report
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Carers Rights Day - 25 November 2021.
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.
22 November 2021
News