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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.
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Men's Health Week 2025: Shoulder to Shoulder
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are supporting Men's Health Week from the 9th to 15th June
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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.
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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).
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Share for Better Care Week launches
This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.
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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…
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Palliative and End of Life Care – Patient Forum
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, together with partners, invites patients, carers, family members, and anyone with an…
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Free Course: Understanding Eating Disorders
Do you have an eating disorder or want to learn more to better support a family member or friend?
This free course from the Recovery College…
This free course from the Recovery College…
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BLMK review of community and mental health services - share your views
BLMK ICB are currently reviewing how they deliver adult community and all-age mental health services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
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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.
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Enter and View Report - Revisit Milton Ernest Hall
Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough revisit to Milton Ernest Hall in November 2024
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