Healthwatch Bedfordborough | Your spotlight on health and social care services

Annual Review Launch Event 2019

We are holding our second Launch Event on the 11th July 2019. This will include a Question and Answer Panel to help you understand health and social care service provision in Bedford Borough.

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Group of Healthwatch volunteers outside a hospital holding 'Speak up' sign

Your story has the power to make a difference.

The more people share their ideas, experiences and concerns about NHS and social care, the more services can understand what works, what doesn't and what people want from care in the future.

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We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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News and views

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Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

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

Spring Bank Holiday 2019 Pharmacy Opening Times

During the Spring Bank Holiday period there have been some changes to...

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Easter 2019 - Pharmacy Opening Times

Details regarding Bedfordshire Pharmacies attached

Advice and information

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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

Yellow Card Scheme

The Yellow Card Scheme helps the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MRHA) monitor the safety of all healthcare products in the UK to ensure they are acceptably safe for patients and those that use them.

17 October 2018