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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
Trusted Spaces Where People Start to Talk Exhibited during Mental Health Awareness Week at the Civic Centre, Bexley, Trusted Spaces: Where People Start to Talk is a public exhibition exploring how conversations about emotional distress, wellbeing, and suicide prevention emerge within the ordinary spaces of everyday life. Drawing on the voices and experiences of
Mind in Bexley fundraiser shares London Marathon experience Mind in Bexley fundraiser Claire Snowden-Bird has reflected on an inspiring London Marathon run, after taking on the world-famous 26.2-mile challenge to raise funds for Mind in Bexley. Claire represented the charity at this year’s event, joining more than 50,000 participants on the streets of
LONDON PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY Mental health is shaped not only by services, but by the conditions in which we live our daily lives — our housing, finances, relationships, communities, and sense of belonging. Across London, experiences of mental health and access to support remain deeply unequal, with many people facing barriers that prevent
This Place is Built on Cups of Kindness We are pleased to announce that our article “This Place is Built on Cups of Kindness: Ethical Care, Relational Interdependence, and the Architecture of Wellbeing at Revival, a Community Social Enterprise in Whitstable, UK” has been published in the Journal of Ethics and Social Welfare. Focusing on
New research about our Bexley Crisis Cafe has been published We’re proud to share our newly published study in the journal Advances in Mental Health, based on the Bexley Crisis Cafe — a community-led, out-of-hours mental health service rethinking how crisis care is delivered. Drawing on the experiences of 81 residents, the research shows
Smoking, Stress and Inequality in Bexley A research study, Smoking, Stress and Inequality in Bexley: Lived Experience Insights on Smoking, Vaping and Quitting, led by Mind in Bexley in partnership with Healthwatch Bexley, explores the lived experience of smoking, vaping and quitting across the borough. Drawing on a survey of 360 residents, alongside focus
Wellbeing Ambassadors receive recognition at Sidcup ceremony Mind in Bexley hosted a special ceremony for our latest group of Wellbeing Ambassadors. The ceremony took place at the Star in Sidcup on Monday 30th March and was attended by the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Christine Catterall. There were 20 Wellbeing Ambassadors there to receive
Our new Bexley Recovery College Prospectus for April to June 2026 is out now As spring begins and the days grow longer, now is a great time to think about trying something new and making plans for the months ahead. We are pleased to share that our new Bexley Recovery College Prospectus for
Submit nomination Book your tickets Celebrating veterans’ commitment to the community An annual awards event that celebrates community support delivered by the ex-military is now accepting nominations. The Veteran Recognition Awards and Information Fair will be held on Tuesday, 2 June in Canterbury. The event combines a networking event for
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