News and reports

The NHS in the East of England is creating a Secure Data Environment (SDE) to allow researchers to access depersonalised NHS patient data for research, without the data leaving the NHS environment.

Colleagues at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) Women's and Children's Services have been in touch regarding one of the projects they're currently working on around paediatric dentistry in the East of England.

Healthwatch Bedford Borough have been in conversation with the lovely team at Bedford Borough Libraries in relation to our commitment to step up our outreach in rural parishes.

The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.

Children whose vaccinations are not up to date can attend any one of a series of clinics over the summer.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

GP patients in north Bedford will enjoy improved new facilities, when the De Parys Avenue Surgery moves to the renovated Enhanced Service Centre in Kimbolton Road from Monday 12 August.

Healthwatch Bedford Borough is proud to announce we have published our Annual Report 2023/24, containing highlights from the past year and details of the year ahead.

Each year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough produces an annual report to showcase our achievements over the year and demonstrate how we have been working to improve health and social care services in Bedford Borough.

Are you or someone close to you living with a terminal illness? Take part in East of England survey to share your experience - and shape a better end of life for all.

The NHS in the East of England is developing a Secure Data Environment (SDE) to support health and care research using NHS patient data. This is your chance to have your say on what matters to you.

There is a worrying rise in whooping cough, officials warn, external, with 553 cases in England recorded in January alone and high numbers in Wales. The best way to prevent whooping cough is to get vaccinated. In the UK the vaccine is only offered to children.