-
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. -
Report -
Please see report on Healthwatch Bedford Borough's recent Enter & View visit to Hepworth House. -
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. -
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. -
News -
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are your local health and social care champions, but what does that mean? -
Report -
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
News -
The Bedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory 2023/24 lists care providers and care homes across Bedfordshire. -
Report -
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
Report -
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
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. -
Report -
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
Report -
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough. -
Report -
Thank you for helping - hundreds have their say on the NHS Long Term Plan in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes -
News -
How often do you hear people share their stories of long waits for hospital appointments or short notice cancellations or difficulty in getting to see their GP? Then the really glowing stories where people feel the service they have received at a hospital or from their GP has been brilliant. -
News -
Sometimes people can be in a mental health crisis or need urgent support. It may be due to thoughts of harming themselves or others, or suicidal thoughts, or it may be that the symptoms of mental ill health are making it difficult to manage and support is needed very quickly. -
News -
Organ Donation, the gift of life, you could save up to nine lives by confirming your decision to be on the NHS Organ Donor Register. -
News -
Bedfordshire Hospitals Reinstate overnight visiting in Maternity units. -
News -
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. -
News -
The Bedford Borough Health and Wellbeing Board is launching a public consultation for the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027. -
News -
October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health. -
News -
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. -
News -
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. -
News -
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us. -
News -
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire have been asked by the local authorities in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to lead a community engagement project to seek the views of their residents on the local adult’s Advocacy Service. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are promoting this survey. -
News -
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
News -
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. -
Report -
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. -
News -
Each year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough puts together a work programme that reflects the health and social care needs of the area. -
Report -
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. -
Newsletter -
The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
Report -
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. -
News -
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are recruiting for a part-time Community Outreach Officer.
-
News -
**Please note, due to an overwhelming amount of interest in these posts, we have closed applications today, 16th October 2023.** -
Newsletter -
The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough -
Newsletter -
The latest news and information 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. -
News -
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. -
Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.
-
Newsletter -
The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough