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

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    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.

  2. Enter & View Report - Hepworth House

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

  3. 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.

  4. CQC rates Right at Home Bedford outstanding

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    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.

  5. 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?

  6. Enter and View - Milton Ernest Hall Care Home

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

  7. Bedfordshire & Luton Adult Care & Support Services Directory

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

  8. Enter and View - The Houghtons Care Home

    Report -

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

  9. Enter and View - The Glades Care Home

    Report -

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

  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.

  11. Enter and View - Kimbolton Lodge Care home

    Report -

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

  12. Enter and View - Cinnamon Lodge Care home

    Report -

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

  13. How to register with a GP surgery

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    Please see information below from the NHS on how to register with a GP Surgery.

  14. GP practice data available for first time

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    Patients will have better choice of what GP practice they visit after data showing appointment waiting times is published for the first time today.

  15. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

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    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  16. Have your say on accessing your GP practice in Bedford Borough

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    Following on from responses to our recent Priority Survey, Healthwatch Bedford Borough are looking at access to GP practices locally.

  17. Understanding GP Practice Staff Roles

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    Your #GeneralPracticeTeam is made up of a range of healthcare professionals who work at your practice and in the wider community to help you get the right care when you need it.

    Depending on your needs, you may be seen by a wider general practice team member.

    But who are they?

  18. Bedford Hub Relocation from The Enhanced Service Centre to Gilbert Hitchcock House

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    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.

  19. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.