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
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
Trusted Spaces: Where People Start to Talk An exhibition exploring conversations, connection, and care in everyday places - supporting mental wellbeing and early suicide prevention Bexley Civic Offices 2 Watling Street, DA6 7AT From 11th May
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
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
“Set yourself a challenge and go for it”: Claire’s London Marathon fundraising journey Taking on the London Marathon is a huge commitment - months of training, early mornings, tired legs, and the determination to keep going when the weather turns. For Claire Snowden-Bird, it’s also a chance to raise vital funds for Mind
Two Inspiring Runners Take On the London Marathon for Mind in Bexley On 26 April 2026, two brave runners will be lacing up their trainers and stepping onto one of the most iconic race routes in the world to take on the TCS London Marathon. They are running to support Mind in Bexley
New Collaboration to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing in Bexley Mind in Bexley was pleased to support the launch of our new partnership with Active Horizons, a youth-focused community organisation based in Erith. Together, we will work to improve mental health and wellbeing across the London Borough of Bexley, with
Would you like to Stop Smoking? Join our free 12-week Smoking Cessation Programme Quitting smoking can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our 12-week Smoking Cessation programme offers one-to-one, face-to-face support to help you take positive steps towards a healthier, smoke-free life. The programme provides a safe and supportive
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