Music is medicine for the mind: the Revival social enterprise cafe as a community model for mental health An article has been published in Mental Health and Social Inclusion (2025) 29 (7): 61–71. It explores how Revival, Mind in Bexley and East Kent’s community-led social enterprise cafe in Whitstable, supports mental health and inclusion
Two Generous Donations Boost Support for the Bexley Community Pantry Two acts of kindness have recently made a huge difference to the Bexley Community Pantry – supporting local families through some of the most challenging times. Mind in Bexley is grateful for the continued generosity shown by residents and local businesses who help
Mind in Bexley’s Inaugural Mental Elf Fun Run Brings Festive Cheer to Danson Park On Sunday 7 December, Mind in Bexley proudly hosted its first Mental Elf Fun Run, bringing festive cheer, community spirit and mental health awareness to Danson Park in Bexleyheath. The run began at 10am, with over 180 runners
Bringing Christmas Cheer to Local Families: Mind in Bexley Supports Routine Fitness Gift Appeal Mind in Bexley is proud to once again support Routine Fitness with their annual Christmas Gift Appeal, helping ensure that children across our borough experience the joy and excitement of Christmas - even during challenging times. Last year’s appeal
Bexley Barbershop Project Receives Innovation Champion Award The Bexley Barbershop Project was named as the Innovation Champion at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. Dr David Palmer, CEO of Mind in Bexley, accepted the Innovation Champion award at the ceremony in Ashford, and our Development Lead Simon Dolby was delighted to present the award
London Assembly Health Committee Report: Men’s mental health in London Today, on International Men’s Day (November 19th), we are proud to highlight our involvement in the London Assembly’s new report on “Men’s mental health in London” - launched today at City Hall. This important piece of work shines a light on the very
Help Us to Champion Physical Health Checks for People with Serious Mental Illness (SMIs) At Mind in Bexley, we are proud to introduce our Champion Health Checks Service, an initiative designed to raise awareness, empower communities and support people with severe mental illness (SMI) in maintaining their physical health. Why it matters People living
Celebrating Trustees’ Week: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Trustees and Committee Members This week marks Trustees’ Week – an annual celebration of the people who give their time, skills, and leadership to charities across the UK. Our CEO Dr David Palmer and Chair Shaheen Westcombe MBE At Mind in Bexley and East
Join Our Online Festive Gatherings This Christmas and New Year The festive season can be a joyful time, but for many, it can also bring feelings of loneliness and isolation — especially when routines and support sources change . To help our Recovery Service Clients stay connected and supported, Mind in Bexley is running
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Navigating Dark Evenings as Clocks Go Back As the clocks went back last weekend, many will experience shorter days and longer nights, which can trigger feelings of sadness and lethargy for some. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during the winter months when
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