News and reports

With Blue Monday approaching on 19th January, we wanted to share an opportunity with you from our friends at Bright Emotions CIC, who deliver Movement is Medicine.

The Clophill Therapeutic Gardens Open Day on Wednesday 4th February 2026 is for Adults with Learning Disabilities & Autism. 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm. Limited Spaces!

The Healthwatch Bedford Borough (HBB) article in the December edition of BedsLife magazine focuses on Jag Lehal's key aims as our new Chair - listening first, championing equity and ensuring every voice in Bedford borough is heard

People living in Luton and Bedfordshire needing advice, support, or guidance on palliative and end-of-life care now have one clear way to access advice and support, by calling NHS 111 and selecting Option 4. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) is delighted to announce the publication of 12 Cancer walkthrough videos on the BLMK ICB Health and Care Partnership website.

The Sue Ryder Celebrate a Life East of England event has now reached full capacity. They wish to thank everyone who has registered to attend.

The Healthwatch Bedford Borough (HBB) article in the November edition of BedsLife magazine focuses on what our Community Outreach and Volunteering Officer, Diana Korotkova, has been up to recently, making sure local voices are heard across schools, community events, and partnership boards.

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 what your practice expects from you in return.

Bedford Borough Council's Public Health Protection team has launched powerful new videos for Pakistani, Black African, Caribbean, Panjabi, and Bangla communities, where cervical screening rates remain low.

The Urology Trade Association (UTA), The Urology Foundation (TUF) and the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) have launched a joint survey on patient dignity, experiences, and outcomes.

The Healthwatch Bedford Borough (HBB) article in the October edition of bedslife magazine focuses on why a growing population means a greater need for your voice to be heard - and for more volunteers to champion it.

Healthwatch Bedford Borough wishes the Independent Strategic Advisory Board chair, Aidan Vaughan, much success in his future endeavours now that he has completed his tenure with us and is pursuing other opportunities.

We are thankful to Aidan for the oversight, support and developmental work he has done with us at Healthwatch Bedford Borough. We are actively seeking his successor and will announce this as soon as we appoint a new chair.