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Dentists and Coronavirus

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

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New Guidance: Preventing Infection in Hospitals

From 15th June 2020, hospital visitors and outpatients need to wear face coverings

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Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matter : We stand in solidarity

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Local NHS assures patients health services are open and accessible

The NHS in Bexley is urging patients to continue accessing health services for symptoms and conditions requiring medical care.

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Cancer and coronavirus

If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

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Coronavirus Local Resources

Here's a number of local resources we have pulled together to help Bexley residents through the Coronavirus Pandemic. The list is updated regularly as services and information become available.

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Coronavirus-related scams are on the rise

The National Trading Standard Scams Team have recently released guidance on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud, and what to look out for.

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How is Healthwatch helping during the coronavirus outbreak?

We have been considering guidance from Healthwatch England and working closely with our host organisation, Mind in Bexley, to decide how we can best support people in Bexley during the coronavirus outbreak.

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NHS Complaints Process Due to Resume from 1st July 2020

Update about making a complaint/your existing complaint

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

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Three steps to improve mental health support for young people

Healthwatch England spoke to 47 young people to find out how they want extra funding to be used, so they can access the mental health support they need.

6 February 2020

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Urgent Care Public Consultation

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.

23 January 2020