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Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.

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.

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.

Together we’re making a real difference to people’s lives! Read the Healthwatch England annual report to find out the impact our collective work has had on communities across England.

2021 was officially the busiest year ever for the London Ambulance Service, receiving 2.1 million 999 calls (compared to 1.9 million in 2020) and more than 2.1 million 111 calls.

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.

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

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.

Bexley’s Health and Wellbeing bus will be on tour across the borough over the next few months

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.

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.

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.