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Health and wellbeing

Good mental health event

Bexley hosted a Good Mental Health event in January, in partnership with Mind in Bexley, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Reinstate, and Bexley Mencap. Inspired by Bexley’s Learning Disability Partnership Board, the event welcomed 130 attendees.

Workshops covered wellbeing at work, relaxation techniques, healthy living and art and music therapy.

Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services and Health, Cllr Melvin Seymour attended the event.

This event demonstrated the power of collaboration and creativity in promoting mental health for everyone. It’s heartening to see so many people come together to learn, share and support one another.”

Watch the video about the day produced by Bexley Mencap

Councillor Melvin Seymour

Councillor Melvin Seymour, Cabinet Member for Adults’ Services and Health

It’s good to talk

In 2023 Bexley’s Public Health Team worked in partnership with Mind in Bexley to develop a new approach to supporting men’s mental health.

With research showing that men are statistically more likely to discuss mental health issues with their barber than with their GP, local barbers were trained to support their customers and spot signs of anxiety and depression and signpost them to sources of support.

Following its success, the Wellbeing Ambassador programme has now expanded to include support for women by involving nail salons, women’s hairdressers and tattoo parlours as well as increasing the number of barbershops. 

Local hairdressers, nail bars and tattoo parlours can join the project as Wellbeing Ambassadors.

Find out more on Mind in Bexley

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Suicide Bereavement Service

The South East London Suicide Bereavement Service supports people in the aftermath of suicide across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. The Service is for people who have lost someone to suicide or have witnessed a suicide.

They support people who live or are registered with a GP in one of the six boroughs. The service is available for all ages, including children and young people.

Find out more visit Mind in Bexley Suicide Bereavement

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Getting physical to improve our mental health

In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of mental health has become more crucial than ever. One effective and accessible way to improve mental wellbeing is through physical activity. It can help reduce stress, improve sleep, boost self-esteem and reduce isolation.

Over the coming months we will be working with a range of partners to develop new opportunities.

Please keep an eye out for opportunities to get involved with Head in the Game, Charlton Athletic Community Trust and Age UK Bexley.

Find out how staying active can boost your mental wellbeing