News and reports

Strep A is a common type of bacteria. There are currently more Strep A infections than usual in our area - here is some helpful advice.

Please see details of the 'warm spaces initiative' currently active across Bedford Borough

Please see latest press release relating to changes at Healthwatch Bedford Borough

Patients will have better choice of what GP practice they visit after data showing appointment waiting times is published for the first time today.

Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils, has launched a new set of health and wellbeing standards for local workplaces.

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their flu jab this winter.

Life's always changing, but sometimes we face a big or sudden change that is harder to deal with, whether it's moving home, starting university, having a baby or starting to care for someone.

Worrying about your financial situation, work issues or your housing situation can have a negative effect on your mental health. Acts of discrimination, from which everyone is protected by law, can also have a big impact.

Community Nurse Fellows commissioned local Healthwatch across the East of England to engage with patients, carers and families about their views towards community nursing, and their experiences of accessing this service. 6 Local Healthwatch involved in this engagement included: Healthwatch Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Suffolk.

To help communities who may be at higher risk, St John Ambulance have created a series of First Aid resources to help communities respond in an emergency.

Worrying about money or work can have a big impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Here are some things you can do to feel more in control, as well as lots of free support if you need it.

Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.