1. Cost of living crisis

    Advice and Information -

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

  2. East of England Community Nursing Engagement Report

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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.

  3. What is Healthwatch Bedford Borough?

    News -

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

  4. Publication of the Denny Report

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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.

  5. Women's Health and Wellbeing Event

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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.

  6. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  7. 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.

  8. Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum Annual Report

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    This report contains findings from their annual survey.

  9. Information and advice about dental services

    Advice and Information -

    Please see quick links below about NHS dental services, how to find an NHS dentist and how much treatment costs.

  10. Bedford Borough NHS Dentistry Report

    Report -

    During December 2021 and January 2022 Healthwatch Bedford Borough undertook an observational review of publicly accessible information in relation to dentistry provision within Bedford Borough. Please see findings in report below.

  11. Share your experiences of Dental care in Bedford Borough.

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are carrying out a project to look at public experience of accessing NHS dental care.

  12. Merry Christmas 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.

  13. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.