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

    Report -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    ‘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

    Report -

    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

    News -

    This report contains findings from their annual survey.

  9. Milton Ernest Hall Care Home - Our Enter and View Report

    Report -

    This is a registered nursing home providing long term and respite care services to older people usually over the age of 65 with either physical disabilities (who can no longer stay in their existing accommodation) or Sensory impairment.

  10. Enter & View Report - Hepworth House

    Report -

    Please see report on Healthwatch Bedford Borough's recent Enter & View visit to Hepworth House.

  11. 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.

  12. CQC rates Right at Home Bedford outstanding

    News -

    Right at Home Bedford, a home care service in Kempston, Bedford, has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following an inspection undertaken in February and March.

  13. Enter and View - Milton Ernest Hall Care Home

    Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.

  14. Bedfordshire & Luton Adult Care & Support Services Directory

    News -

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

  15. Enter and View - The Houghtons Care Home

    Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.

  16. Enter and View - The Glades Care Home

    Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.

  17. Enter and View - Kimbolton Lodge Care home

    Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.

  18. Enter and View - Cinnamon Lodge Care home

    Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.