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You can call Bedford Borough Occupational Therapy on 01234 718006.
After an initial assessment over the phone, they will arrange to visit you in your home to find out what your needs are through a Specialist Occupational Therapy Assessment.

Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire provides expert palliative care, advice and support for people across Bedfordshire who are living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families.

If you are caring for somebody, you might want to consider using PPE to protect yourself and the person you care for. Bedford Borough Council is providing free PPE (personal protective equipment) to unpaid carers.

During December 2021 and January 2022 Healthwatch Bedford Borough undertook an observational review of publicly accessible information in relation to dentistry provision within Bedford Borough. Please see findings in report below.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this.

Following on from our Mental Health Forum in September 2021, Healthwatch Bedford Borough have produced the report below.

Carers in Bedfordshire on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG provide carers grants for parents/carers who provide substantial care as an unpaid carer.

Back on the 20th November 2021, Healthwatch Bedford Borough in partnership with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire and Access Bedford hosted a Deaf listening event.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

Our physical and mental health go hand in hand, so finding new ways to take care of your mental wellbeing can boost your mood and help you feel more in control.

It’s really important to be aware of the symptoms of diabetes. See information below.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.