Stories and case studies
Irene was able to transform her life due to help from NHS Bexley Talking Therapies Irene was born in East London, but has lived in Bexley borough for more than 20 years. She is in her early 60s and qualified as a yoga teacher during the Covid pandemic. Irene first contacted Mind in Bexley because
How our Walk and Talk group helped Graeme overcome his isolation and loneliness Loneliness and isolation can affect anyone – and it often creeps in quietly, especially during times of major life change. For Graeme, that moment came after his divorce. He found himself withdrawing more and more, until he discovered Mind in Bexley.
APL Primary Care Network Menopause Awareness Event was a huge success The APL Primary Care Network Menopause Awareness Event, held at the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath on Tuesday, June 20 2023, was a resounding success, drawing over 200 attendees. The event, organised in collaboration between the APL Primary Care Network and Mind in Bexley,
Paige’s Journey to a Brighter Future At Mind in Bexley, we are proud to walk alongside people on their recovery journeys – and every once in a while, someone like Paige reminds us exactly why we do what we do. Paige first came to us after years of struggling with her mental health. “I’ve
Melisa wrote a blog about how NHS Bexley Talking Therapies helped her ease her OCD Techniques such as 5 4 3 2 1 helped ease my OCD Content warning: this blog talks about bullying and intrusive thoughts. With the help of Mind in Bexley, Melisa learnt to deal with intrusive thoughts that had taken over
The work of our CEO and Mind colleagues featured in Mental Health publication An article authored by our CEO and Clinical and Care Professional Lead for Mental Health Dr David Palmer, along with colleagues from Mind, has been published in the Journal of Public Mental Health. This piece sheds light on valuable insights gathered from
Bexley United for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 was a huge success in Bexley. With this year’s national theme centred on “Community,” the borough of Bexley responded in great numbers to help raise awareness and support Mind in Bexley. From local barbers, hair salons and high street shops to
Mind in Bexley CEO Dr David Palmer Received an Outstanding Achievement Award The Mayor's Consort Darren Tobin with Dr David Palmer We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Dr David Palmer, has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the London Borough of Bexley Civic Recognition Awards, held last night
David Palmer is presented with a lifetim achievement award by Dr Anjan Ghosh and Lord-Lieutenant of Kent, Lady Colgrain Honouring a lifelong commitment to the mental health sector: Dr David Palmer’s inspiring legacy Dr David Palmer has transformed his local Mind charity - one of 100 in the national federation and five in
Dr Palmer named as NHS Clinical and Care Professional Lead The CEO of Mind in Bexley has been appointed as the mental health lead by the NHS in south east London. Dr David Palmer has been appointed by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board into the Bexley Clinical Care & Professional Leadership role
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