1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. What is Healthwatch Bedford Borough?

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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. 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.

  8. Enter & View Report - Hepworth House

    Report -

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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Bedfordshire & Luton Adult Care & Support Services Directory

    News -

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

  13. Enter and View - The Houghtons Care Home

    Report -

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

  14. Enter and View - The Glades Care Home

    Report -

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

  15. 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.

  16. Enter and View - Kimbolton Lodge Care home

    Report -

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

  17. Enter and View - Cinnamon Lodge Care home

    Report -

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