1. BLMK NHS Long Term Plan

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    Thank you for helping - hundreds have their say on the NHS Long Term Plan in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

  2. We are recruiting right now for new Advisory Board Members and for a Chair

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    How often do you hear people share their stories of long waits for hospital appointments or short notice cancellations or difficulty in getting to see their GP? Then the really glowing stories where people feel the service they have received at a hospital or from their GP has been brilliant.

  3. Mental health crisis pathway for Bedfordshire and Luton

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    Sometimes people can be in a mental health crisis or need urgent support. It may be due to thoughts of harming themselves or others, or suicidal thoughts, or it may be that the symptoms of mental ill health are making it difficult to manage and support is needed very quickly.

  4. Register your decision to donate

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    Organ Donation, the gift of life, you could save up to nine lives by confirming your decision to be on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

  5. Overnight Visiting reinstated on Maternity Units

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    Bedfordshire Hospitals Reinstate overnight visiting in Maternity units.

  6. Bedford Hub Relocation from The Enhanced Service Centre to Gilbert Hitchcock House

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    Circle Integrated Care are delighted to announce that they will be moving to a large premises to the left of the Enhanced Services Centre, where they are currently based, to Gilbert Hitchcock House which is 335ft away.

  7. Bedford Borough Council asks for residents’ input to help strengthen the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027

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    The Bedford Borough Health and Wellbeing Board is launching a public consultation for the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027.

  8. Celebrating World Menopause Day and Menopause Awareness Month 2023

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    October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health.

  9. National Supply Shortage of ADHD Medication

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    The Government has published a report that there are national supply issues affecting medications for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There are a combination of reasons why this is happening, including: increase in demand, manufacturing issues, change in suppliers, change in what manufactures are making certain products. It is unclear when these issues will be resolved.

  10. We are Hiring! Exciting new job role at Healthwatch Bedford Borough

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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.

  11. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are on WhatsApp

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us.

  12. Share your views of Advocacy support in Central Bedfordshire and 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.

  13. What is a Carers Grant?

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    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.

  14. PPE for unpaid carers

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    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.


  15. 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.

  16. Coping while caring for someone else

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    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.

  17. NHS Bedfordshire Hospitals call for carers of inpatients to receive "Carer pack"

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    Are you the carer of a person who is currently an inpatient at the hospital? Please speak to a member of staff on the ward to find out more about the Carer’s Pack.

  18. Bedfordshire & Luton Adult Care & Support Services Directory

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    The Bedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory 2023/24 lists care providers and care homes across Bedfordshire.

  19. Supported Living Feedback report

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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.