| Organisation (Please click for more info) | Organisation Description | Advice, Guidance & Information | Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy for All |
Advocacy for All is an independent provider that works on behalf of people in the borough and provides: *Independent Mental Capacity Advocates to support and represent a person in the decision making process *Deprivation of Liberty and Care Act Advocates to provide specialist support *Community advocacy support for people with learning disabilities *Young people's advocacy support services *NHS complaint advocacy support services *Speaking up group for people with learning disabilities |
Advocacy, Professional Support, Support for Community | |
| Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire |
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking and alcohol misuse, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. |
Alcohol/Drug/Substance Misuse | |
| Alzheimer's Society (Bexley Branch) |
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and their carers. We provide information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers through our publications, National Dementia Helpline, website and local services. We campaign for better quality of life for people with dementia and greater understanding of dementia. We also fund an innovative programme of medical and social research into the cause, cure and prevention of dementia and the care people receive. |
Advice - Specialist, Training, Volunteering, Campaign/Research, Mental Health |
Dementia Adviser and Dementia Support Services. |
| Bexley Borough Pensioners' Forum |
The Forum are a non party-political equal opportunity organisation. Their principal aim is to promote the welfare and interests of pensioners within the London Borough of Bexley. Produces a quarterly newsletter and holds general meetings regularly where matters of concern can be raised, discussed and policies developed. They make representations to Bexley Council, MP, MEPs, Health Authorities and the Greater London Council. |
Advice - All, Campaign/Research, Newsletter/Publications, Support for Community, Volunteering |
Information sharing |
| 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. |
Newsletter/Publications |
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). |
Advice - Specialist |
Support Group |
| Bexley Turkish Elderly Day Centre |
To encourage the Turkish speaking elderly to meet once a week and socialise. |
Translation, Support for Community |
Freshly cooked meals, tea and coffee |
| Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Bexley |
Our advice helps people resolve their legal, money, debt, benefit, employment, housing, consumer, discrimination and other issues. |
Advice - All, Advice - Specialist, Information Provision, Volunteering, Benefit/Debt/Welfare Rights, Consumer Rights, Financial Advice |
Financial & Debt Advice to adults |
| Erith Town Forum |
The Forum is set up to promote the town, to encourage businesses to locate in Erith and monitor the regeneration of the area in order to encourage community participation and cohesion. |
Awareness Raising, Information Provision, Campaign/Research, Support for Community, Business Development & Support, Economy and Regeneration |
We hold regular public meetings at Bexley College at which presentations are given on local environment/housing developments, community safety, health provision, leisure activities. Forum members and the public are invited to fully participate in discussions. |
| 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. |
Advice - Specialist, Helpline |
• One to One therapy |
| HAVEN |
We are a Social Group for LGBT people. A safe place to meet every Friday (except 4th week its thurday) at Asda, Bexleyheath |
Awareness Raising, Support for Community |
Social meetings, Board Games, Occasional Days Out including: Theatre, Beach, Rambles and Places of Interest. |
| Kent (North) Adoption Support Group |
We are the local support group of the national organisation Adoption UK. We are run by and for adopters, prospective adopters and their families and offer support, information and friendship. |
Advice - Specialist |
Evening Meetings with a speaker |
| 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 - Specialist |
Advice |
| Belvedere Asian Women's Group |
The Asian women's Group is open to all Asian women living and working in the London Borough of Bexley. It provides an opportunity for women to meet to discuss issues of concern to them and share their experiences. The Belvedere Asian Women's Group provides an opportunity for Asian women to come together to socialise, access information and advice on a range of issues and most importantly to have some time for themselves. |
Advice - All, Advice - Specialist, Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Information Provision, Mental Health, Benefit/Debt/Welfare Rights, Translation, Financial Advice |
Meetings every Wednesday 10.30 AM to 1.30PM |
| Bexley Multicultural Centre CIC |
Social and activity club open to all Cultures. Yoga, Bingo, Language practice, help with freedom passes and getting around London |
Advice - Specialist, Awareness Raising, Support for Community |
Social Club |
| Bexley Gujarati Samaj |
To provide advice and support to the Gujarati community in Bexley to help integrate into the British Society. |
Advice - All, Education (Post 16), Fundraising, Mental Health, Newsletter/Publications, Support for Community |
Yoga classes (Tues eve & Wed pm) |
| St John Ambulance Erith Division |
We provide first aid training to St John members from the age of 7 years old. |
Training, Volunteering |
Training for members |
| St Lawrence Charitable Fund |
The Charity tries to help individuals and groups within the borough to obtain the financial and practical assistance they need to function effectively. |
Financial Advice, Funding & Grants |
The Fund’s objectives include:- |
| Bexley Down's Syndrome Group |
Our Group offer support, information and we fundraise to provide social activities for members and/or families living in the borough. Members have access to a holiday caravan in the New Forest |
Fundraising, Support for Community |
Social Activities |
| Belvedere Advice Sessions |
To provide advice, help and support to welfare benefits, social housing, income related entitlements, advocacy and casework support on welfare benefits and other welfare. |
Advice - All, Advice - Specialist, Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Benefit/Debt/Welfare Rights, Financial Advice, Information Provision, Mental Health, Support for Community, Translation, Volunteering |
Advice Help and support |
