Community services in Bromley

Bereavement counselling /support

This community bereavement service offers free telephone and face-to-face support for those living in the London Borough of Bromley or cared for by a Bromley GP.

Referrals: 020 8768 4591; 

Helpline: 020 8768 4595 Monday to Friday

Bromley Well Mental Wellbeing Information and Advice

A peer support group explores common difficulties such as depression, stress and anxiety and helps people to develop practical techniques to manage and maintain your mental health wellbeing.

Tel: 07593 562454

Befriending

For over 65s living in Bromley borough who are isolated: one visit a week of about 45 minutes plus telephone call if required

Miranda Suit: 07930 955398

Compassionate Neighbours  

A network of people who offer their time, companionship and support to people living in their local area.

Compassionate Neighbours is community-led support for Community Members living with or caring for a person with a long term, life limiting or terminal illness

Tel: 0208 768 4619 or email: CN@stchristophers.org.uk

Low impact exercise

The classes are run by qualified instructors and are provided as a low impact exercise class for people 50+, beginners and those returning to exercise.

Cost: £5 per session (1 hour). If paid in advance for a six week block the cost is £24.

Mon 2-3pm West Wickam, Tuesday 11-12pm Beckenham (men only), Wed 2-3pm Bromley, Thurs 10-11 Orpington

Tel: 020 8315 1878 

Useful links

Osteoarthritis Charities Versus Arthritis https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/ 
Arthritis Action https://www.arthritisaction.org.uk/ 
Physical health Cycle routes in Bromley https://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200123/cycling/430/cycling_around_bromley
Enbro – walking trails with monthly meet-ups in Bromley  http://www.enbro.org.uk/
Walking for Health (Bromley Ramblers) https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/london/bromley-walk-for-life
Mytimeactive – group exercise and keep fit for 60+ https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/activities/primetime
Outdoor/park gyms (Bromley) https://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200073/parks_and_open_spaces/788/outdoor_gyms
Escape Pain – Community based exercise classes across various Bromley https://escape-pain.org/ 
Mental health Mind – support groups and independent advice https://blgmind.org.uk/bromley-mental-health/
Bromley well – supporting health, wellbeing and independence https://www.bromleywell.org.uk/
Talk together Bromley – free NHS talking therapies service for 18+ https://www.talktogetherbromley.co.uk/
Social  Age UK – activities & events in Bromley and Greenwich https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bromleyandgreenwich/activities-and-events/
GoodGym Bromley – Community social and physical activities – https://www.goodgym.org/v3/areas/bromley
Lifestyle  Weight loss https://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/explore-our-services/dietitians/ 
Smoking cessation https://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/200048/health_and_wellbeing/1309/get_help_to_stop_smoking
Change Grow Live (Bromley) – Drug and alcohol services https://www.changegrowlive.org/ 
NHS One You – Dietary advice and guidance https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/?tabname=food-and-diet

Localised Pain

Our physiotherapists have created a series of self-help guides to help you manage common musculoskeletal problems

Neck

Shoulder

Elbow

Hand and Wrist

Back

Hip

Knee

Ankle

Foot


Generalised Pain

Persistent Pain

Joint Pain


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