1. Enter and View Report - Lillibet Lodge Care Home

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    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Lilibett Lodge in May 2023

  2. 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?

  3. Mental health crisis pathway for Bedfordshire and Luton

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    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.

  4. Register your decision to donate

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    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.

  5. Overnight Visiting reinstated on Maternity Units

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    Bedfordshire Hospitals Reinstate overnight visiting in Maternity units.

  6. East of England Cancer Alliances: Let's talk about Cancer

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    The East of England Cancer Alliance Patient Partnership Group would like to invite you to attend an online event.

  7. East England Cancer Alliances Want you to share your experiences

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    Everyone who goes through a cancer diagnosis and treatment will experience it differently. Local people who have had cancer treatment or supported someone who has, are being invited to complete our online survey to share their experiences.

  8. 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.

  9. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are Hiring

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are recruiting for a part-time Community Outreach Officer.

  10. The Denny Review: Health inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes

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    Following three years of extensive engagement with local people, Reverend Lloyd Denny, has published the Denny Review into health inequalities across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

  11. Publication of the Denny Report

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    Following three years of extensive engagement with local people, Reverend Lloyd Denny, has published the Denny Review into health inequalities across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

  12. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are Hiring: Health Inequalities Officer

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    **Please note, due to an overwhelming amount of interest in these posts, we have closed applications today, 16th October 2023.**

  13. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Newsletter: September 2023

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    The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough

  14. Bedford Borough Council asks for residents’ input to help strengthen the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027

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    The Bedford Borough Health and Wellbeing Board is launching a public consultation for the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027.

  15. Share your experiences of Dental care in Bedford Borough.

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are carrying out a project to look at public experience of accessing NHS dental care.

  16. Celebrating World Menopause Day and Menopause Awareness Month 2023

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    October is World Menopause Month, and October 18th celebrated as World Menopause Awareness Day, with the focus this year on cardiovascular health.

  17. BRIEF – Breast cancer awareness month

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    Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, globally. If detected early, treatment is more successful and there's a good chance of recovery. Breast cancer screening can prevent an estimated 23%-37% cases of breast cancer.

  18. Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations 2023/24

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    People aged 65 years and over; people in a care home for older adults; children aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group; frontline health and social care workers; young people aged 12 to 64 years who live with someone with a weakened immune system; carers aged 16 to 64 years.

  19. Changes to primary care phlebotomy

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    As of Monday 30th October 2023, the Phlebotomy GP service at Gilbert Hitchcock House will require ALL patients to book an appointment for a blood test. Please note, this also includes patients with urgent blood test forms.

  20. Enter and View Report - Holly Tree Lodge

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    Please see details below of Healthwatch Bedford Borough visit to Holly Tree Lodge in July 2023

  21. National Supply Shortage of ADHD Medication

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    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.

  22. Bedford's Norse Road Crematorium introduces 'Post box to Heaven' for letters to departed loved ones

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    Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce the installation of a heartwarming initiative at Norse Road Crematorium, a ‘Post box to Heaven.’ Inspired by the touching story of a grieving nine-year-old in Nottingham who first conceived the idea, the council received a number of requests from residents for a similar post box locally. This special post box provides an opportunity for people to send letters or cards to a loved one they’ve lost.

  23. Official opening of Café Connect in Queens Park

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    A community cafe which offers food, friendship, and fun for all the family, has been launched in Queens Park.

  24. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Newsletter: December 2023

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    The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough

  25. Merry Christmas from Healthwatch Bedford Borough

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    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.

  26. 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.

  27. Women's Health and Wellbeing Event

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    Explore a snapshot of what Bedford Borough has to offer women with their Health & Wellbeing, by way of multiple exhibition stands and FREE taster sessions.

  28. Listening Survey 2024

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    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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Enter and View - The Glades Care Home

    Report -

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

  32. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Bedford Borough Support World Kidney Day

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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.

  35. New campaign for children to catch up with missed vaccinations

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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

  36. Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum Annual Report

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    This report contains findings from their annual survey.

  37. We are Hiring! Exciting new job role at Healthwatch Bedford Borough

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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.

  38. Healthwatch England's response to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey results

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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.

  39. Lets talk about Cancer

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    Living with and beyond cancer.

  40. Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College Summer Prospectus 2024

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    Discover ways to support your mental health and wellbeing with the Recovery College's free courses.

  41. Healthwatch Bedford Borough are on WhatsApp

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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough are now contactable via WhatsApp making it easier to contact us.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Share your views of Advocacy support in Central Bedfordshire and 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.

  45. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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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.

  46. 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.

  47. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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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.