1. Samaritans Awareness Day

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  2. Air Travel and Insulin

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    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.

  3. Action on addiction

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  4. Back to Life

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  5. Better Health, Better Housing

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  6. End of life faith event

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  7. More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

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    From 1st July, a wider range of healthcare professionals including nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists will be able to certify fit notes.

  8. Annual Report 2021-22

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    We have published our Annual Report 2020/21, containing highlights from the past year and details of the year ahead.

  9. Accessing the right care the first time

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    Bedford Hospital Trust is pleading with the local public to ensure they are accessing the right care in the right service.

  10. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  11. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  12. World Patient Safety Day

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  13. International week of Deaf people

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  14. International Day of Sign Languages

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  15. World Pharmacists Day

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  16. Black History Month

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  17. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  18. Dyslexia Week

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  19. World Mental Health Day

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  20. Developmental language disorder day

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  21. Accessible Information Standard Report

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    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.

  22. World Mental Health Day Events

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  23. Cost of living crisis

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

  24. World Mental Health Day 2022 - Young carers and parental mental illness

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  25. World Mental Health Day Webinar

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  26. 'STAY ALIVE' app

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    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.

  27. Heads Up Campaign - Mens Mental Health

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    Need a helping hand? You're not alone.

  28. Urgent & Crisis Support

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

  29. Enter and View Report - Bedford Hospital

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

  30. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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

  31. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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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.

  32. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    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.

  33. Coping with money worries and job uncertainty

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    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.

  34. Translating With Communities

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    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.

  35. Money, work, housing and discrimination

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    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.

  36. Life changes

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    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.