1. Information and advice about dental services

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

  2. Bedford Borough NHS Dentistry Report

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    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.

  3. What is Healthwatch Bedford Borough?

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

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

    News -

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Bedfordshire Autism want to hear from you

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    Bedfordshire Autism want to hear about the challenges you face in healthcare, housing, benefits and more so that they can help improve services in Bedford Borough.

  8. Autism Bedfordshire are looking for those living with Diabetes

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    Autism Bedfordshire is looking for autistic adults with or without a learning disability, living with Type 2 Diabetes to be part of a new project with NHS diabetes service.

  9. National Supply Shortage of ADHD Medication

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    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.

  10. 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.