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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough and Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire's visits to Bedford Hospital in July 2022.

For urgent support if need help with your mental health but its not an emergency you should contact your GP or call NHS 111

Need a helping hand? You're not alone.

The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

As the cost of living continues to increase, so has the pressure on peoples mental wellbeing.

Following on from our Seen and Heard report, where people told us that they were not being communicated with in accordance with their rights under the NHS Accessible Information Standard (AIS), HBB have produced the following report.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long COVID, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

Confused about Long COVID? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.

Travelling abroad with insulin has caused many people with diabetes problems in the past. Despite airline security, people with diabetes are able to carry insulin with them in hand luggage.