1. Self Care Forum - Getting help from your Pharmacy

    Advice and Information -

    The fact sheet below helps you to know what you can expect if you seek help and advice from your pharmacist and community pharmacy team.

  2. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  3. National Supply Shortage of ADHD Medication

    News -

    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.

  4. How to register with a GP surgery

    Advice and Information -

    Please see information below from the NHS on how to register with a GP Surgery.

  5. GP practice data available for first time

    News -

    Patients will have better choice of what GP practice they visit after data showing appointment waiting times is published for the first time today.

  6. 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.

  7. Have your say on accessing your GP practice in Bedford Borough

    News -

    Following on from responses to our recent Priority Survey, Healthwatch Bedford Borough are looking at access to GP practices locally.

  8. 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?

  9. What is Healthwatch Bedford Borough?

    News -

    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are your local health and social care champions, but what does that mean?

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

    News -

    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.

  11. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.