Bromley Healthcare

13/04/2026

World Parkinson's Day took place over the weekend. As of now, there are approximately 166,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the UK. This number is expected to rise to around 173,000 by 2030 as the population ages.

Each person with Parkinson’s presentation will differ, however, generally people will have similar difficulties relating to speech, language and swallowing.

Speech and language therapists are a crucial part of the multidisciplinary team that helps people affected by Parkinson’s, and their families and carers, to manage their condition, offering support to manage communication and swallowing problems and maintain their quality of life. Please reach out to an SLT if you require support with any aspects of swallowing or communication.

07/04/2026

At Bromley Healthcare, we offer a range of therapy options for adults who stammer. We work together with our service users to support them to make the changes they would like to see in their lives and communication.

Referrals are accepted from adults who stammer, professionals and/or carers. To make a referral or get further information, please call our team on 0300 330 5777 or email bromh.asltreferrals@nhs.net

02/04/2026

Thank you very much to Virgin Active UK for their generous donation of Easter eggs to our younger service users! These are being handed out across our sickle cell, children's community nursing, and Children's Hospital at Home services, helping to spread some Easter cheer and put lots of smiles on little faces. 🍫

19/03/2026

Swallowing is something most of us don’t think about - until it becomes difficult. Dysphagia can affect people of any age and has a major impact on health, safety, and quality of life.

What do SLTs do:

- Assess and diagnose swallowing difficulties

- Recommend food & drink texture changes

- Offer swallowing exercises

- Support family, friends and carers on how best to help their loved one

- Work closely with dietitians and other care staff

If swallowing has become challenging, please refer yourself to ASLT. Support is available and early intervention can make a difference.

16/03/2026

Eating and drinking are essentials we often take for granted but for some people, it can be a challenge. For those with eating, drinking or swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), every mealtime can be a struggle.

That’s where Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) come in. We work with individuals to support safe swallowing, support dietitians with nutrition and hydration, and in turn, better quality of life.

Eating and drinking safely can help prevent malnutrition, dehydration, choking, and associated health issues and simply help people to enjoy mealtimes again.

Let’s raise awareness of how crucial proper support is this Nutrition & Hydration Week.

05/02/2026

Last week, Atlas the labrador from Therapy Dogs Nationwide received a warm welcome from our service users at the Foxbury Rehabilitation Centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital for bonding time and cuddles in between their rehabilitation sessions.

Pet therapy was introduced as a way to encourage healthy interactions and cater to the mental wellbeing of those on the ward who are often away from home for long periods of time whilst on their journey to recovery. Many of the patients have had pets themselves, so we hoped a furry friend would provide some happiness and familiarity to their day.

Patients expressed how interacting with Atlas was very rewarding, reduced their anxiety, and provided a much-needed fun experience to take a moment away from their usual physical rehabilitation exercises.

A special thank you to Therapy Dogs Nationwide for dropping by!

04/02/2026

It was fantastic to attend the Langley Park School for Girls' Careers Fair again this year. We met so many passionate young people who wanted to learn about what it's like to work in healthcare and in the NHS. This year, our podiatrists' ultrasound equipment showcasing a non-invasive way to measure blood flow and pulse was a big hit with the students.

It was great to encourage young people to think ahead about future healthcare careers and what they might need to focus on at school to get there. We hope to see some of them working in the NHS in the future!

Many thanks to Sheila, our Talent Development Manager, Lindsay, our Head of Community Allied Health Professionals, and Sherlon, our podiatrist, for getting out there and connecting so well with the students.

12/01/2026

South East London ICS has a new resource to help people find their way to the care they need – whether it’s going to their local pharmacy, a minor eye conditions service or resting up at home. The aim is to raise awareness of the full range of options and to increase people’s knowledge and understanding of what route to take for a particular symptom or condition.

You can view the resource here:

How to get the care you need

29/12/2025

To mark UK Disability History Month earlier this month, we're shining a light on a few of our services that support people every day to access the care they need.

• Hollybank: A welcoming, homely environment supporting children aged 5-17 with disabilities, complex health needs, autism and behaviours that challenge.
• Children’s Occupational Therapy: Supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with everyday activities, helping them build skills, confidence and independence.
• Wheelchair Service: Providing adults and young people with tailored wheelchairs and seating to support long-term mobility needs.

Swipe to see what a day in these services can look like.

26/11/2025

This Friday, make sure to drop by the Winter Health Bus at PRUH for your vital health checks and vaccinations!

The Winter Health Bus will be in at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) on Friday 28 November 2025, 10am-4pm offering:

👉Free winter vaccinations to eligible adults (flu and COVID-19)
👉Vital 5 health checks

The bus will be located close to the main entrance.

Flu cases are rising – protect yourself and loved ones.

13/11/2025

Our Bromley Haemoglobinopathy Community Nursing Service is hosting a Festive Sickle Cell Social in Orpington on Thursday 4 December. If you are in Bromley and you are an adult with sickle cell or parent/carer of a child with sickle cell, come and connect with others affected by sickle cell over refreshments and activities. Members of our Enhanced Sickle Cell Community Care team will also be on hand to answer questions and share information about local support.

🗓 Date: Thursday 4 December, 10am-2pm
📍 Location: The Hope Centre, Walnuts Shopping Centre, Orpington BR6

The event is open to adults with sickle cell and parents/carers of children with sickle cell who live in Bromley or have a Bromley GP. A crèche for pre-school children will be available from 10–12.

Get your ticket now at https://tinyurl.com/BHCsicklecellfestive

11/11/2025

Our Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Susie Lloyd, recently wrote a guest blog for Stamma exploring her 'suit of armour' analogy for living with stammering. This metaphor reflects the heaviness, rigidity, and barriers that can make spontaneous communication and connection more difficult. Read the full piece over on the STAMMA blog.