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Dave’s experience with the Suicide Bereavement Service: “You are not the only person carrying this pain” People who lose a loved one to suicide can face an increased risk of suicide themselves, but support such as that provided by the South East London Suicide Bereavement Service helps people navigate their grief and reduce
Mindful Mums connects with families at Erith Summer Family Fun Day Mind in Bexley’s Mindful Mums team joined local families at the Best Start in Life Family Hub in West Street, Erith, for its annual Summer Family Fun Day on Thursday 13 August. The event brought families from across Bexley together for a
Wellbeing Outreach brings support into the heart of Erith Mind in Bexley and Active Horizons joined forces to deliver a Wellbeing Outreach event in Erith, helping local people learn more about the mental health, wellbeing and community support available across the borough. Staff from both organisations welcomed residents at Pier
World Suicide Prevention Day Conference 2026: What to expect and how to attend The eighth annual World Suicide Prevention Day Conference and Service of Remembrance will take place online on Thursday 10 September 2026. World Suicide Prevention Day is an opportunity to reduce stigma, raise awareness and encourage meaningful conversations about suicide and
Singing for Wellbeing session brings Bexley mums together Fifteen local mums enjoyed an uplifting afternoon of music, conversation and connection at a Singing for Wellbeing workshop organised by Mindful Mums Bexley. The session took place at Danson Children’s Centre in Bexleyheath on Monday 6 July and was hosted by Aimee Gardner from MotherEase.
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,
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