Preventative

Preventative Services to Help You Stay Well

Bexley Health Neighbourhood Care supports a range of preventative services designed to help local people stay healthier for longer. Our focus is on early identification, proactive support and helping people make informed choices that reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Through programmes such as NHS Health Checks, X-PERT Diabetes, Stop Smoking support and neighbourhood-based care, BHNC helps patients take positive steps to improve their health, manage existing conditions and access the right support at the right time.

Why Preventative Services Matters

Preventative care plays an important role in improving quality of life and supporting people to live well for longer. By identifying health risks earlier, supporting people with long-term condition management and promoting healthier lifestyle choices, these services can help reduce avoidable complications and ease pressure on the wider healthcare system.

BHNC’s preventative services aim to support patients before health problems become more serious, helping individuals feel more confident, informed and supported in managing their own health and wellbeing.

How We Support Prevention

BHNC works with practices, Primary Care Networks and local partners to provide preventative services that support patients across Bexley, including:

NHS Health Checks – supporting early detection of health risks and helping people understand the steps they can take to protect their future health.
X-PERT Diabetes programme – helping people manage diabetes through structured education and practical support.
Stop Smoking service – empowering individuals to make healthier lifestyle choices and access support to stop smoking.
Neighbourhood-based care and INT support – helping connect patients with coordinated local support where this can improve care and wellbeing.
Diabetes education and learning support – providing information and support to help people better understand and manage their condition.
Working With Practices and Local Partners

BHNC works collaboratively with GP practices, Primary Care Networks and wider system partners to support the delivery of preventative care across Bexley. This partnership approach helps ensure that services are connected, practical and focused on the needs of local people.

By working together at scale, we can help strengthen prevention, improve access to support and make it easier for patients to benefit from services that promote long-term health and wellbeing.

Helping People Live Healthier Lives

Our preventative services are focused on supporting people to take action earlier, manage their health more confidently and reduce the risk of avoidable complications. Through early detection, education, lifestyle support and coordinated local care, BHNC is helping to build a healthier future for patients, practices and communities across Bexley.

Together with our practices, PCNs and local partners, we are supporting people to stay well, live healthier lives and access the right support when they need it most.

Diabetes Book & Learn

Our X-PERT Diabetes service delivers the six week structured X-PERT programme to patients living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, to improve their long term health outcomes and management of their condition. These courses are available online and at venues across Bexley borough. Patients can self refer or be referred by a clinician.

NHS South London Diabetes Education Booking Service - Diabetes Book & Learn.

Stop Smoking Service

We deliver the Stop Smoking Service for Bexley with three advisors working to support residents of Bexley who want to stop smoking. Clinics are available over the telephone and at some face to face venues across the borough. Patients can self refer or be referred by a clinician.

Home - Smokefree Bexley

NHS Health Checks

We support the practices of Bexley to deliver the NHS Health Checks programme, that help identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Patients aged 40 to 74 who do not have certain conditions will be invited to receive a health check. After a health check, patients can be referred and signposted to programmes that can support their long term health.

Phone our team on 0208 176 5505

INT (Integrated Neighbourhood Team)

We support the development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams across Bexley, bringing together health, social care, voluntary sector and community services to provide joined-up care for local residents. By working closely with GP practices and partner organisations, we help coordinate services, improve access to support, and ensure people receive the right care, at the right time, closer to home.

Neighbourhood Health & Care in Bexley | Bexley Wellbeing Partnership