Crossroads SEL

24/10/2026

A number of free activity classes for unpaid carers.

24/10/2026

To colleagues across statutory, NHS and voluntary sectors working in Bexley.

We are pleased to be delivering Trauma Awareness Training, commissioned by Public Health in Bexley.

Understanding trauma and its impact is increasingly important across all our services, particularly when supporting people who may have experienced adversity, vulnerability or challenging life circumstances.

This session will focus on three key areas:

Spotting trauma – recognising the signs and understanding its impact.
Responding well – developing a more informed, sensitive and compassionate approach.
Supporting others – applying trauma awareness into your everyday practice.

📅 Thursday 3 December 2026
🕙 10am–1pm at Civic Offices, Bexleyheath

Places are filling quickly, so I would encourage colleagues and partner organisations who are interested to register
by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

Building trauma-aware organisations and communities is a shared responsibility.
The more we understand, the better equipped we are to respond to the people who rely on our services.

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

Storm Austen: Strong winds are moving across parts of the South East of England. Please visit our website for updates and advice about your power: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk

If you, or someone you know, needs extra support during a power cut, sign up to our Priority Services register: www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/psr

22/10/2026

Just 4 weeks to go until Carers Rights Day 2026 (Thursday 19 November)

This year’s theme, “Someone you know is a carer… but do they know it yet?”, focuses on helping unpaid carers recognise their role sooner so they don't miss out on vital legal rights, financial aid, and support.

At Crossroads SEL we are here to support you.
As part of the OneBexley Pathways Network, we can help you unlock:
* Carer’s & Social Care Assessments (for financial aid and home support)
* Respite breaks and tailored support planning
* Free local advice and community signposting

Whether you want to fill out the form online or speak directly to a friendly voice we have you covered.

Find support and start your assessment on the OneBexley Portal or call the OneBexley team directly on:
020 4530 6580

Let's make sure no unpaid carer goes unnoticed.

Borough of Bexley

22/10/2026

Today, Crossroads SEL and SELCE-South East London Community Energy joined partners at SGN’s ‘Safe and Warm’ event at Coin Street Conference Centre, bringing together organisations committed to tackling fuel poverty and making a real difference to people’s lives.

Great to catch up with Louise in her new role as Head of Outreach at SELCE. It’s always good to reconnect with people you know professionally, and I look forward to continuing to build on our relationship and exploring opportunities to work together to support unpaid carers and older people across Bexley.

For us, this is about recognising the additional pressures that rising energy costs place on unpaid carers living in Bexley.

Too many are making difficult choices between heating their homes, putting food on the table and meeting other essential costs, often while managing caring responsibilities of their own.

Through our partnership project with SELCE we are working to connect unpaid carers in Bexley with practical energy advice, help to navigate household bills and support to make their homes safer and warmer.

Today was an opportunity to share learning, strengthen partnerships and consider what more we can do together, not just to respond to immediate hardship this winter, but to create longer-term solutions that improve financial resilience, health and wellbeing.

Tackling fuel poverty takes more than energy advice alone.

It takes strong partnerships, early intervention and a recognition that unpaid carers are often supporting others while managing financial pressures of their own.

Thank you to SGN for bringing partners together and creating a space for these important conversations.

Get in touch if you are an adult or parent carer living in Bexley.

Tel: 0204 566 5764
Email: [email protected]

London Borough of Bexley
Bexley Voluntary Service Council
Carers' Support Bexley
Age UK Bexley
Bexley Voice - Parent Carer Forum Information
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Re-Instate
South East London ICS
Bexley Snap
Daniel Francis MP for Bexleyheath & Crayford
Louie French
Abena Oppong Asare, Erith and Thamesmead
Healthwatch Bexley

21/10/2026

Thanks to the incredible kindness of friends and supporters of Crossroads SEL all 50 Xmas dinners at The Star At Sidcup Place in December have been sponsored!

We can’t thank you enough.

Your generosity provides much more than a Xmas dinner, it creates a day of friendship, laughter and connection for unpaid carers and older people, helping them feel valued and part of our community.

From all of us at Crossroads SEL thank you for making this possible.

We couldn’t do what we do without you! ❤️



London Borough of Bexley
South East London ICS

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

To all friends and colleagues

Bexley is getting ready for a night of music, memories and a little 1970s magic!

On Friday 30 October, the Mayor of Bexley Charity Appeal brings a spectacular ABBA tribute evening to the stage, featuring talented performers from London’s West End.

Beyond the music and entertainment, the evening has a much bigger purpose, raising vital funds for three charities making a difference in our local community: Crossroads SEL
Diabetes UK Bexley Support Group
Trulybeloved: a children’s charity

Expect timeless ABBA hits, plenty of opportunities to sing and dance, and a delicious choice of Greek-inspired wraps included in your ticket.

Whether you grew up with ABBA or simply love a great night out, this promises to be an evening worth celebrating.

Dust off those dancing shoes, embrace a little sparkle and help us turn a fantastic night of entertainment into meaningful support for local people.
Link to book is on the flyer.
We would love to see you there!

13/10/2026

Today we attended the Space Matters Kent Conference at the Ashford International Conference Centre, with thought-provoking contributions from speakers including Karen Treisman and Ton Mazzone.

A strong reminder that trauma-informed practice is not simply about individual approaches, but about organisational culture, leadership and the environments we create.

At Crossroads SEL our commitment to becoming a trauma informed organisation goes beyond achieving a quality mark.
It is about embedding psychological safety, compassion and understanding into how we lead, support our workforce and deliver services.

For organisations working with unpaid carers and older people, this is fundamental to building trust, strengthening relationships and improving outcomes.

Trauma-informed practice must be embedded in organisational strategy, and not be treated as an additional initiative.
Tracey Slater Sue Gower MBE JP