News and reports
Latest news and views
Our statement on plans on the disestablishment of Healthwatch England and the national Healthwatch network
Healthwatch Bedford Borough (HBB) was disappointed with the government announcement at the weekend of the disestablishment of Healthwatch England and the national Healthwatch network.
News
Men's Health Week 2025: Shoulder to Shoulder
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are supporting Men's Health Week from the 9th to 15th June
News
Jobs Hub Offers Free Support to Help Bedford Residents Back into Work
The Jobs Hub in Bedford is reaching out to residents who are currently economically inactive – including stay-at-home parents, students, retirees, or those not claiming benefits – with a renewed offer of free employment support.
News
Healthwatch Bedford Borough welcomes new ISAB Chair
Healthwatch Bedford Borough is delighted to announce the appointment of Aidan Vaughan as the new Chair of its Independent Strategic Advisory Board (ISAB).
News
Share for Better Care Week launches
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.
News
Listening Survey 2025
On 1st February each year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough publishes a Priority Listening Survey. This survey helps to inform our key strategic priority areas of focus for the year ahead and ensures that local residents and key stakeholders are fully…
News
The New GP Patient Access Charter
From October 2025, GP practices in England will follow a new Patient Access Charter. This sets out what you can expect when contacting your GP, and…
News
Cervical screening videos from Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council's Public Health Protection team has launched powerful new videos for Pakistani, Black African, Caribbean, Panjabi, and…
News
Help shape the future of continence care
The Urology Trade Association (UTA), The Urology Foundation (TUF) and the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) have launched a joint survey on patient…
News
Latest reports and publication
Annual Report: A Year of Listening, Impact, and Change
Healthwatch Bedford Borough (HBB) has released its Annual Report for 2024–2025, showcasing a transformative year of community engagement, advocacy, and tangible improvements in local health and social care services.
Find out more
Enter and View Report - Revisit Milton Ernest Hall
Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough revisit to Milton Ernest Hall in November 2024
Find out more