Background & History

The original Bridging the Gap pilot project was formed between Oxleas NHS Trust, Greenwich Council and Bexley Council.

This was set up in 1999 to meet the needs of adults with challenging behaviour who did not meet the eligibility criteria for existing services.

It was essentially an outreach team for people who did not engage services or fell between the gap of Mental Health and Learning Disability services.

A carers’ group was formed for mutual support and exchange of information.

When the project came to the end of its term the carers continued to meet on a regular basis so that they could continue the aims of the original project.

We became a Registered Charity on 14 November 2003.