People Need People: a new poem by our CEO David Palmer We are proud to share People Need People, a new spoken-word poem written by our Chief Executive, David Palmer. The poem was inspired by research carried out for Thrive London and draws on the voices, interviews and conversations of people who shared
Mind in Bexley and East Kent has been awarded the Mind Quality MarkThe Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for all organisations in the Mind Federation.Local Minds are reviewed against the Mind Quality Mark standards every three years. The reviews are led
Join us for Erith Wellbeing Outreach with Active Horizons Mind in Bexley and Active Horizons are inviting local people to come and speak with us at our Erith Wellbeing Outreach event on Wednesday 29th July. The outreach will take place on Pier Road, outside Erith Riverside Centre, from 11am until 2pm. Staff from
Generous grant help to supports our Bexley Community Pantry Mind in Bexley was delighted to receive a £5,000 grant from L&Q to support the work of the Bexley Community Pantry. The grant was presented at the Pantry in Bexleyheath by representatives from L&Q. The funding will help the Pantry continue supporting people in
Reflecting on Refugee Week through poetry, compassion and community At Mind in Bexley and East Kent, we believe in the power of community, kindness and understanding. Refugee Week took place between 15–21 June and provided an important opportunity to reflect on the experiences of people who have been forced to leave their homes,
New July to September Recovery College Prospectus Now Available Mind in Bexley has published the latest edition of our Recovery College Prospectus, featuring a wide range of free courses, groups and workshops taking place from July to September 2026. With summer months ahead, the new programme includes opportunities to get outdoors, connect with
Mental Elf Festive Fun Run returns to Bexley in 2026 Mind in Bexley is delighted to announce that Mental Elf Festive Fun Run will return to Bexleyheath in 2026. The festive 5km event will take place on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 10am, giving families, friends and supporters the chance to kick off
Care Is Something You Carry – Carers Week 2026 Written by Dr David Palmer As Carers Week highlights the contribution of millions of unpaid carers across the UK, I reflect on eight years of oral history interviews that revealed the hidden realities of mental health caring and inspired a public exhibition and
Bexley support services come together for Carers Week Mind in Bexley would like to thank everyone who attended today’s Bexley Carers Event at the Holiday Inn, Bexley. The event was organised by Bexley Carers Partnership and brought together unpaid carers, local organisations and support services from across the borough. It was an important
The people of Bexley “Take Action” to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 in the Borough. With this year’s national theme for Mental Health Awareness Week centred on “Take Action,” people from across Bexley responded in great numbers to help raise awareness and support Mind in Bexley. Our ‘Wear It Blue’ campaign is
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