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As the cost of living continues to increase, so has the pressure on peoples mental wellbeing. -
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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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Healthwatch Bedford Borough are your local health and social care champions, but what does that mean? -
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Following three years of extensive engagement with local people, Reverend Lloyd Denny, has published the Denny Review into health inequalities across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. -
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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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‘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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This report contains findings from their annual survey. -
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Please see information below from the NHS on how to register with a GP Surgery. -
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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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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. -
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Following on from responses to our recent Priority Survey, Healthwatch Bedford Borough are looking at access to GP practices locally.
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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Do you want to help shape health and social care services in Bedford Borough. Do you have the skills and experience to become our next Chair? The role attracts an honorarium of £3000 p.a. in recognition of your time commitment. -
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As Healthwatch Bedford Borough, we will give critical challenge to highlight where improvements can be made, be the voice of the public, show the impact our work can make and work hard to listen to people throughout the Borough. -
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Each year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough puts together a work programme that reflects the health and social care needs of the area. -
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Healthwatch Bedford Borough is the local, independent voice for the public in health and social care services. One of the ways that we fulfil our role is to carry out focused projects each year and develop our annual workplan based upon public priorities. -
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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
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Healthwatch Bedford Borough is proud to announce we have published our Annual Report 2022/23, containing highlights from the past year and details of the year ahead. -
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Healthwatch Bedford Borough are recruiting for a part-time Community Outreach Officer.
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**Please note, due to an overwhelming amount of interest in these posts, we have closed applications today, 16th October 2023.** -
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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
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As we come towards the end of the year, on behalf of the Healthwatch Bedford Borough team, may we take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support. -
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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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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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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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Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us. -
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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough