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    The Bedfordshire & Luton Care Services Directory 2023/24 lists care providers and care homes across Bedfordshire.
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    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.
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    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.
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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
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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.
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    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect more than 850 million people worldwide and resulted in over 3.1 million deaths in 2019.
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    Parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children catch-up with missed vaccinations, amid a rising number of measles cases nationally
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    This report contains findings from their annual survey.
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    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.
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    Our ISAB Board works to ensure that we are fulfilling our legal and statutory obligations. You can find out more about our Board below.
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    Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.
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    Living with and beyond cancer.
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    Discover ways to support your mental health and wellbeing with the Recovery College's free courses.
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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us.
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    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.
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    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.
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    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.
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    In 2016 the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
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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.
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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.
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    Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support.
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    Find out about more about how we can help you access the support you need to live well.
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