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News and views

Health and Wellbeing Fair - 25th September 2019

It is our great pleasure to be able to announce that Healthwatch Bedford Borough, in partnership with ACCM UK, will be hosting Bedford's first Health and Wellbeing Fair on 25th September 2019.

Here you could include a quote of an example of how you have helped with information and signposting. EG - " Thanks so much for giving me the information I needed to find a suitable care home for my Mum."

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Latest reports and publications

BLMK NHS Long Term Plan

Thank you for helping - hundreds have their say on the NHS Long Term...

Milton Ernest Hall Care Home - Our Enter and View Report

This is a registered nursing home providing long term and respite...

Advice and information

Have you or someone you know had a brain injury?

Providing support and community based goal programs to fit an individual's needs

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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

24 December 2018