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

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    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

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    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

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

  12. Enter and View - Cinnamon Lodge Care home

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

  13. What is a Carers Grant?

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    Carers in Bedfordshire on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG provide carers grants for parents/carers who provide substantial care as an unpaid carer.

  14. PPE for unpaid carers

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    If you are caring for somebody, you might want to consider using PPE to protect yourself and the person you care for. Bedford Borough Council is providing free PPE (personal protective equipment) to unpaid carers.


  15. Coping while caring for someone else

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    If you care for another person, it can feel difficult to take time to look after yourself. On this page, we direct you to our information about experiences of caring, tips for your own mental health and where to find support.

  16. NHS Bedfordshire Hospitals call for carers of inpatients to receive "Carer pack"

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    Are you the carer of a person who is currently an inpatient at the hospital? Please speak to a member of staff on the ward to find out more about the Carer’s Pack.