Bromley Experts by Experience (X by X)

21/08/2026

Lots of events next week! All FREE!

Youth Summer Workshop (ages 14-25) - Monday 24th August 1pm to 4pm at Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH. Registration required.

Coffee and Chat (holidays theme) - Wednesday 26th August 11am to 1pm at Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY. Drop in event.

Bromley Accessibility Forum (theme is local healthcare services) - Thursday 27th August 2pm to 4pm at Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH. Registration preferred.

More information online or contact us.
Website: www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/events (link in bio)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0208 650 2102

21/08/2026

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection and having your say!

This FREE workshop is open to young Deaf and Disabled people aged 14–25 — a space to get creative, meet new people and share your voice.

What’s Happening ?
● Creative art activities to give young people a voice
● Meet other young people
● Discussions around the transition into adulthood
● Learn more about the Youth Transition Project
● Explore available support and future opportunities
● Share your views to help shape future activities

Event Details
Date: Monday 24th August 2026
Time: 1pm–4pm
Location: Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH

Accessibility:
• British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation provided
• Transport on request
• Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible toilet

PLEASE NOTE
We’re unable to provide 1:1 support, including health and safety and/or personal care. Anyone needing this level of assistance must attend with their own support person.

Limited spaces available! Registration required — sign up online or contact us:
🌐 xbyxbromley.org.uk/events (link in bio)
📧 [email protected]
📱 07471 558781

14/08/2026

The Timms Review steering group want Disabled people and people with experience of PIP to join a workshop to help shape the final recommendations for PIP.

300 places available. Registration closes 21st August, 5pm.

Find out more: https://xbyxbromley.org.uk/timms-review-workshops/

The Timms review panel are calling for participants to help shape and test the recommendations that form part of the final report.

07/08/2026

Campaigns and consultations:

Update from the Timms Review.
Bromley annual park user satisfaction survey - closes on Friday 4th September 2026.
Call for Evidence on Carer's Allowance - open until 11:59pm on Tuesday 18th August 2026.

Visit https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk for details.

07/08/2026

Our summer newsletter is out now!

Join our mailing list for newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Join on our website: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/mailinglist

06/08/2026

How accessible do you find local healthcare services? Join us at our next Bromley Accessibility Forum to share your views and experiences.

Event details:
• Date: Thursday 27th August 2026
• Time: 2pm to 4pm
• Location: Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH

At this meeting:
• Find out about services from Bromley’s Public Health team.
• Share how accessible local healthcare services are for you.
• Help us develop a survey on healthcare services so that we can get as many views and experiences as possible.

More information, including agenda, on our website (same link as below).

Accessibility:
• BSL interpretation provided
• Transport available on request
• Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible toilet

Free refreshments provided.

Please let us know about any access needs or dietary requirements.

Registration is preferred.
• Online form: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/event/accessibility-forum-august26/
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0208 650 2102
• Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762



Bromley Palace Park Bromley Mencap Bromley Well Bromley GP Alliance Age UK Bromley & Greenwich Bromley Healthcare Advocacy for All South East London Mind South East London ICS King's College Hospital NHS Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust deafPLUS Community Links Bromley Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations - CANDI CPCT

05/08/2026

The theme of our next Coffee and Chat is holidays. Join us for friendly conversation in a relaxed, inclusive space with optional activities and free refreshments.

Event details:
• Date: Wednesday 26th August 2026
• Time: 11am to 1pm
• Location: Rhiannon's Café, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY

Coffee and Chat is open to all Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.

Optional activities this time are:
• Share your holiday memories
• Enjoy an ice cream
• Create a summer sign from lolly sticks

We aim to meet all access needs so everyone can attend and fully participate in our events. At this event, BSL interpretation is provided, transport is available on request, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet.

No need to register, but please tell us about any access needs or dietary requirements before the event by contacting us:
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0208 650 2102
• Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762



Bromley Palace Park Bromley Mencap Bromley Well Bromley GP Alliance Age UK Bromley & Greenwich Bromley Healthcare Advocacy for All South East London Mind deafPLUS Community Links Bromley CPCT Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations - CANDI

22/07/2026

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection and having your say! This FREE event is open to young Deaf and Disabled people aged 14-25 years.

Event details:
Date: Monday 24th August 2026
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH

At this workshop:
Creative art activities to give young people a voice.
Meet other young people.
Discussions around the transition into adulthood.
Learn more about the Youth Transition Project.
Explore available support and future opportunities.
Share your views to help shape future activities.

As we follow the Social Model of Disability, our definition of Disabled person includes anyone who is being discriminated against or disabled by barriers in society. Find out more about what we mean when we say Disabled people: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/who-we-work-with.

FREE refreshments, wheelchair accessible venue, BSL interpreters available and transport on request. We are committed to making this workshop as accessible as possible. Please let us know about any access or dietary needs when registering.

Please note that we are unable to provide 1:1 support, including support for health and safety and/or personal care, so anyone requiring this level of assistance must attend with their own support person.

Limited spaces available!

Registration is required - please fill in our online form or contact us.
🌐https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/events
📧[email protected]
📱07471 558781



Bromley Mencap Bromley Well South East London Mind Advocacy for All The Maypole Project Community Links Bromley Bromley Palace Park Bromley Children & Families Voluntary Sector Forum Bromley SEND Local Offer Bromley Brighter Beginnings CASPA Autism Online CPCT Community House Bromley Creative and Neuro-Diverse Innovations - CANDI

15/07/2026

Join us tomorrow to help make local outdoor spaces more accessible for everyone!

Warmer days are here! Help make local outdoor spaces more accessible for everyone.

Join our Bromley Accessibility Forum to share your recent experiences of using local outdoor spaces, such as parks and gardens, and help develop an accessibility guide.

Event details:
Date: Thursday 16th July 2026
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: Community House, South Street, Bromley, BR1 1RH

British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation provided, transport available on request, wheelchair accessible venue with step-free access and accessible toilet, and free drinks and snacks.

Please let us know about any access needs or dietary requirements before the event.

Find out more: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/access

Registration preferred - complete our online form or contact us:
Website: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/access
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0208 650 2102
Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762

10/07/2026

Join us and Bev from Woodland Mindfulness next week for some mindfulness activities.

Find out more and register: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/event/mental-health-forum-july26/

Join our Bromley Mental Health Forum, with mindfulness activities from Woodland Mindfulness. Thank you to Bev for joining.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm
Location: Online on Zoom

At this Forum, we will be joined by Bev at Woodland Mindfulness for mindfulness activities. Mindfulness is about noticing the present moment with a calm and open mind. Whether you have done mindfulness before or are new to it, come and join us!

We aim to meet all access needs so everyone can attend and fully participate in our events, so please let us know when registering how we can make this event accessible for you.

Registration is required. If you have any access needs, you need to let us know before the event. Please give as much notice as possible.

To register, please visit our website: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/event/mental-health-forum-july26/ or contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0208 650 2102
Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762