Charity & Community Group Websites

Charity Websites

Cancer Help

Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. Information is formatted in such a way that makes understanding the website an easy process

 

Cancer Backup

Europe's leading cancer information charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.

 

Diabetes UK

Largest charity in the UK devoted to the care and treatment of people with diabetes in order to improve the quality of life for people with the condition

 

Asthma UK

This website has been revamped to meet the needs of the thousands of people with asthma who visit the site each day, either to find important information about asthma and how to control it

 

Alzheimer's Society

Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

 

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Guide Dogs wants a world in which all blind and partially-sighted people enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Their mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people. We campaign for improved rehabilitation services and unhindered access for all blind and partially-sighted people.

 

Mental Health Foundation

Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.

 

Epilepsy Action

Epilepsy Action is the largest member-led epilepsy organisation in Britain, acting as the voice for the UK's estimated 456,000 people with epilepsy, as well as their friends, families, carers, health professionals and the many other people on whose lives the condition has an impact.

 

British Heart Foundation

Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.

We need you to share our vision because, together, we really can beat heart disease.

 

Community Group Websites

Bexley and Greenwich Hospice

Bexley and Greenwich Hospice Hospice care making sure you get the care and support you need – when and where you need it, in your own home, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, and at the Hospice in Abbey Wood.

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Bexley Mencap

Bexley Mencap provides advice, support, and services for people with a learning disability and their families across the London Borough of Bexley.

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Bexley Deaf Centre

Bexley Deaf Centre, provides advice, support and service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing across the London Borough of Bexley.Visit their website

 

Mind in Bexley

Mind in Bexley is a local charity providing quality services to make a positive difference to the Mental Health of people in Bexley.

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Inspire

Inspire promotes and supports the independent living and care of people with disabilities and sensory impairments in Bexley. Including Blue Badge applications.

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Bexley SNAP

Bexley SNAP provides disabled children and young people up to the age of 25 with programmes, clubs and opportunities to offer parents and carers breaks from caring responsibilities.

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Bexley NAS

Bexley NAS, The Bexley Branch of the National Autistic Society (BNAS) are a parent-led voluntary group, all of whom are parents, carers or family members of children and young people on the autistic spectrum.

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Learning & Enterprise College Bexley

Learning & Enterprise College Bexley is an Adult and Community Learning College, and providing education, skills and training to the local community and its residents.

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Re-Instate

Re-Instate helps to provide employment support for disadvantage people, those with mental health problems and learning disabilities.

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Bexley Voice

Bexley Voice, is a voluntary organisation made up of parents and carers of children and young people (age 0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Bexley.

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BVSC

BVSC, is the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) set up to offer support to organisations and residents of the London Borough of Bexley.

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Social Prescribing

Social prescribing supports residents to access local services which can benefit health and wellbeing for non-medical needs. Referrals are made through your GPs, nurse and other health and care professionals. Our Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators can help you to find support for issues outside of the usual care that your GP or nurse may be able to provide. This involves linking residents with a range of activities that are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations.

 

Age UK Bexley

Age UK Bexley, is an independent, local charity working throughout the London Borough of Bexley to support older people, their families, and carers.

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Alzheimer’s Society Bexley

Alzheimer’s Society Bexley, provides information and support for anyone affected by dementia living in the London Borough of Bexley.

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