1. Help with the cost of living

    Advice and Information -

    Bedford Borough Council understand that many residents may be struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, particularly with food and energy costs.

  2. NHS industrial action: Common questions and resources to help you

    Advice and Information -

    With NHS staff holding industrial action this winter, this resource aims to help you answer common questions and find out from NHS providers any likely impact in your area.

  3. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  4. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis

    Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  5. Exam stress – for 11-18 year olds

    Advice and Information -

    Information for 11-18 year olds on exam stress, with advice on how to cope and where to go for support.

  6. Coping while caring for someone else

    Advice and Information -

    If you care for another person, it can feel difficult to take time to look after yourself. On this page, we direct you to our information about experiences of caring, tips for your own mental health and where to find support.

  7. Understanding GP Practice Staff Roles

    Advice and Information -

    Your #GeneralPracticeTeam is made up of a range of healthcare professionals who work at your practice and in the wider community to help you get the right care when you need it.

    Depending on your needs, you may be seen by a wider general practice team member.

    But who are they?

  8. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Work Programme 2023-2024

    Report -

    As Healthwatch Bedford Borough, we will give critical challenge to highlight where improvements can be made, be the voice of the public, show the impact our work can make and work hard to listen to people throughout the Borough.

  9. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Listening Survey Report

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough is the local, independent voice for the public in health and social care services. One of the ways that we fulfil our role is to carry out focused projects each year and develop our annual workplan based upon public priorities.

  10. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Annual Report 2022/23

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bedford Borough is proud to announce we have published our Annual Report 2022/23, containing highlights from the past year and details of the year ahead.

  11. Enter and View Report - Bushmead Court

    Report -

    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Bushmead Court in June 2023

  12. Enter and View Report - Waterloo House

    Report -

    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Waterloo House in May 2023

  13. Enter and View Report - Lillibet Lodge Care Home

    Report -

    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Lilibett Lodge in May 2023

  14. The Denny Review: Health inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

    Report -

    Following three years of extensive engagement with local people, Reverend Lloyd Denny, has published the Denny Review into health inequalities across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

  15. Enter and View Report - Holly Tree Lodge

    Report -

    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Holly Tree Lodge in July 2023

  16. Enter and View - Milton Ernest Hall Care Home

    Report -

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