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Health and wellbeing

Fuel your mind

MindFuel Bexley is a community-based mental health and wellbeing initiative for young children aged 14 to 18 years old, designed to bring people together and enhance mental fitness through weekly sports sessions. The weekly multi-sport sessions are designed to support physical and mental wellbeing in a fun, inclusive environment.

Find out more at Head in the game

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Better mental health and wellbeing this winter

Looking after our mental health and wellbeing is key to living a happy, healthy life. It can help us sleep better, feel more balanced and build stronger relationships.

Simple actions like staying active, connecting with loved ones and neighbours, learning something new, or volunteering your time can all support a healthy mind.

If you or someone you care about is finding things difficult this winter or beyond, help and guidance are available. You’re not alone.

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Samaritans are there to listen to whatever you are going through, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, just call 116 123 from your phone or visit Samaritans.

The Bexley Crisis Café at 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS, is a safe and friendly place for anyone over 18 when they are experiencing emotional and psychological distress.  Open from 6 pm to 10 pm Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays. Visit Mind in Bexley.

For anyone living in Bexley experiencing a mental health crisis and want to talk to someone about how you are feeling, the Oxleas Crisis Line: 0800 330 8590 is a 24-hour telephone service. 

Young people can access confidential support via an online mental wellbeing community at Kooth or at Papyrus. 

Stay strong, get vaccinated.

Vaccinations are our best protection against flu and COVID-19. Over the last few years, they have kept tens of thousands of people out of hospital and helped to save countless lives.

In winter, flu and COVID-19 spread more easily as we spend more time indoors. Getting these vaccines ahead of winter are two of the most important things you can do to keep yourself and others around you safe and winter strong.

Some people may be eligible for both the flu and the COVID-19 vaccines at the same appointment. If you are offered both vaccines, it is safe to have them at the same time.

Visit NHS for more information on flu vaccines

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Helping you to access NHS care when you need it

The Bexley Wellbeing Partnership is supporting Bexley residents to access the right care for themselves and their families. You can choose from a range of NHS services, providing appropriate care when you need it. For example, you can book GP appointments to take place in early mornings, evenings and Saturdays to fit around your schedule. 

Find out what services are available at Bexley Wellbeing