| Organisation (Please click for more info) | Organisation Description | Services Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley Talking Newspaper |
Provides a free talking newspaper in cassette form, every 2 weeks to blind and partially sighted people living in the London Borough of Bexley. |
free talking newspaper |
| Bexley Tinnitus Support Group |
Bexley Tinnitus Support Group meet regularly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and occasionally the last Thursday of the month (Please call to confirm). |
Support Group |
| Family Matters |
Family Matters provides specialist therapy to victims of rape and sexual abuse and our aim is to relieve the mental and physical distress of children, adolescents and adults who have been victims of this horrific abuse. The sexual violence can be recent or historic; it can be reported to police or not reported. As a charity our services are subject to funding and at present and we are funded to offer support to clients living within Kent or the London Borough of Bexley or if aged 16 and under we also accept clients from London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bromley. We also offer a helpline service which is provided by trained volunteers. Opening times : 9am-5.00pm Helpline 7 days a week:01474 537392. |
• One to One therapy |
| Gateway Care Services |
Opening times : 9.30am - 4.30pm |
Personal Care Service |
| Shine - Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus |
Shine is a registered charity, which was formed in 1966, initially to help families and individuals affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. |
Advice |
| St John Ambulance Erith Division |
We provide first aid training to St John members from the age of 7 years old. |
Training for members |
| Abbey Wood Community Sound |
Promoting participatory Community Music for the purpose of personal and community development. We provide ‘community music’ – that is, music events where everyone has the opportunity to participate in music-making, rather than to just listen to performances. |
Music events & related emotional support. |
| Pier Road Project |
The Pier Road Project offers a free, friendly and confidential service for people with drug and/or alcohol problems, and for concerned others. Our integrated service provides a range of support to help assist recovery and is open to all Bexley residents, aged 18 and over. The service is managed by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Blenheim and St Giles Trust. Opening hours: |
1:1 support |
| Bexley Women's Aid |
Bexley Women’s Aid provide refuge accommodation and outreach support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. |
Refuge accommodation |
| Bexley Mencap |
Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. |
Support for carers |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society (Bexley, Dartford and Gravesend) |
The aims of the MS society are to raise funds to be used for the welfare of people with MS and for research into the disease. |
Social support meetings |
| Headway SELNWK Ltd |
To improve the quality of life for people, families and carers affected by brain injury in South East London North West Kent by empowering them to achieve their goals |
Early Intervention Project with Kings College Hospital and related rehabilitation units and community organisations in the region |
| Allergy UK |
Allergy UK is the leading national medical charity providing advice, information and support to people with allergies and food intolerances. Wheelchair accessible. |
Allergy Factsheets |
| Bexley Deaf Centre |
Bexley Deaf Centre aims to provide information, education and support for Deaf people in Bexley enabling them to enjoy the same quality of life as those with normal hearing. It aims to make a difference to the lives of Deaf people through encouragement and empowerment to live independent lives whilst also increasign Deaf Awareness wherever possible. If you should require any further information please do contact us. |
Hearing Aid Clinics |
| British Polio Fellowship (NW Kent Branch) |
To help people who have had POLIO, and those who are now suffering with post-polio syndrome |
We meet 1st Saturday of the month 2pm till 5pm with tea, sandwiches, cake. We also arrange outings |
| Deepdene Seniors Learning Skills Club |
The Club aims to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in London Borough of Bexley and neighbouring boroughs and the local area who are socially excluded on the grounds of their age, and by relieving their needs, help them to integrate into society. In particular we look to provide computer training and other skills and advancing their physical and mental health Our logo of “Computerise, Exercise and Socialise and motto - “Never too old to learn” describe the core activities we undertake. |
Chairobics session – Standing 30 minutes for the more able and seated 30 mins for the less able. |
| First Step Trust (Bexley) |
We provide work placements for adults who have suffered from or suffer from mental health problems, who are now looking to return/start to work. |
Work experience in finance, motor mechanics, administration, customer services, event management, sales & marketing, training & development. |
| Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice |
The Hospice cares for over 2,500 people every year, and all of our care is provided free of charge to people living in the Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley. We provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to people with all types of terminal illnesses, their families and their carers. Our care is delivered to people at home, in care homes, in our Hospice beds, in our Day Hospice and in hospital. |
Inpatient end of life care, symptom control |
| Metro Charity |
A centre in South East London for lesbian, gay and bisexual people and those questioning their sexuality. Providing information, support, advice, education and training. |
Youth services |
| Bexley & Dartford Parkinson's UK |
We hold two meetings a month, one afternoon and one evening, we also have a choir for people to join. You do not have to have a good voice. These are for anybody with Parkinson's. Advice,support and social activities for people with Parkinson's and carers. |
Social activities for people with Parkinson's and carers. |
