Community Champions
Bexley Council is currently focusing on recruiting Community Health & Wellbeing Coaches to address health inequalities in North Bexley.
Bexley Council is intensifying efforts to reduce health inequalities in North Bexley by recruiting Community Health & Wellbeing Coaches, as reported in March 2026. These coaches will work proactively in deprived communities, focusing on building trust and encouraging behaviour change. The initiative is part of a two-year project by the North Bexley Local Care Network.
The North Bexley Local Care Network's project, which involves these Community Health & Wellbeing Coaches, received £177,153 in funding. This allocation represents 33% of the total Health Inequalities Fund, according to a March 2026 report. The coaches aim to help residents navigate health and wellbeing services.
Key facts
- Bexley Council is recruiting Community Health & Wellbeing Coaches to address health inequalities in North Bexley. Source
- The North Bexley Local Care Network's project received £177,153 from the Health Inequalities Fund. Source
- This funding represents 33% of the total Health Inequalities Fund. Source
- The project involving the coaches is a two-year initiative. Source
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