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Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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Community Nurse Fellows commissioned local Healthwatch across the East of England to engage with patients, carers and families about their views towards community nursing, and their experiences of accessing this service. 6 Local Healthwatch involved in this engagement included: Healthwatch Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Suffolk. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their flu jab this winter. -
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Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils, has launched a new set of health and wellbeing standards for local workplaces. -
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Patients will have better choice of what GP practice they visit after data showing appointment waiting times is published for the first time today. -
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Please see latest press release relating to changes at Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
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Please see details of the 'warm spaces initiative' currently active across Bedford Borough -
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Strep A is a common type of bacteria. There are currently more Strep A infections than usual in our area - here is some helpful advice. -
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Explore a snapshot of what Bedford Borough has to offer women with their Health & Wellbeing, by way of multiple exhibition stands and FREE taster sessions. -
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Healthwatch Bedford Borough is looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to health & care services to join its Advisory Board. -
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At the start of each new year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough puts out a Priority Listening Survey. This survey helps to inform key priority areas of focus for local residents and key stakeholders. -
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The Bedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory 2023/24 lists care providers and care homes across Bedfordshire. -
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The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
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The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England. -
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In June 2023, Healthwatch Bedford Borough began working in partnership with Bedford Borough Council’s Strategic Commissioning and Procurement Team, and Voiceability, Bedford Borough’s chosen advocacy and involvement service. The focus of the activity was to capture the Service User and Carers voice with the local Supported Living provision and co-produce the new Supported Living Framework specification with people accessing these services. -
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect more than 850 million people worldwide and resulted in over 3.1 million deaths in 2019.
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Parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children catch-up with missed vaccinations, amid a rising number of measles cases nationally -
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This report contains findings from their annual survey. -
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated individual to recruit, train, and support volunteers in Healthwatch Bedford Borough and be the lead for Social Care Outreach / Engagement. -
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Our ISAB Board works to ensure that we are fulfilling our legal and statutory obligations. You can find out more about our Board below. -
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Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.
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Living with and beyond cancer. -
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Discover ways to support your mental health and wellbeing with the Recovery College's free courses. -
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Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us. -
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The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
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The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
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Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire have been asked by the local authorities in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to lead a community engagement project to seek the views of their residents on the local adult’s Advocacy Service. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are promoting this survey. -
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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
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