1. Signs you may be struggling to cope

    Advice and Information -

    Please find some advice below from Samaritans on things to look out for in yourself when you're finding everyday life hard.

  2. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  3. Air Travel and Insulin

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  4. More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

    News -

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

  5. Annual Report 2021-22

    Report -

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

  6. Accessing the right care the first time

    News -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  8. Accessible Information Standard Report

    Report -

    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.

  9. Cost of living crisis

    Advice and Information -

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

  10. 'STAY ALIVE' app

    News -

    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.

  11. Heads Up Campaign - Mens Mental Health

    Advice and Information -

    Need a helping hand? You're not alone.

  12. Enter and View Report - Bedford Hospital

    Report -

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

  13. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  16. Coping with money worries and job uncertainty

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  17. Translating With Communities

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  18. Money, work, housing and discrimination

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  19. Life changes

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  20. Fight Off Flu This Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their flu jab this winter.

  21. Bedford Borough Launches Healthy Workplace Standards

    News -

    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.

  22. Press Release

    News -

    Please see latest press release relating to changes at Healthwatch Bedford Borough

  23. Warm Spaces

    Advice and Information -

    Please see details of the 'warm spaces initiative' currently active across Bedford Borough

  24. Strep A Infections Including Scarlet Fever

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Home Fire Safety Visit

    News -

    Be reassured in the home with a Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Home Fire Safety Visit