15 October 2026

Health

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Bedford and Kempston MP questions Government over 10-hour ambulance wait

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin, has asked the Secretary of State this week why a GP from Bedford's Pemberley Surgery was told that his patient, who required urgent admission...

Find your sunshine on Bedford’s most miserable day

Bedfords most miserable day of the year set for 16 January according to 30 years of research thanks to worsening weather conditions...

NHS111, pharmacies and Putnoe walk-in centre reduce attendance at Bedford’s A&E

Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) says the number of admissions over Christmas to Bedford's A&E were down from previous years, as people are checking with...

‘North Wing’ fire forces Circle MSK Bedfordshire to cancel appointments

Circle MSK Bedfordshire has cancelled appointments today and tomorrow due to the fire at 'North Wing' last night. After notification from Healthwatch Bedford Borough...

Bedford welcomes four New Year babies

The first day of 2019 saw four new Bedfordians, all boys, arrive at Bedford hospital. Baby Drashya was the first 2019 local baby born at 12.37am and weighed in at...

Bedford Hospital still requires improvement says CQC report

Bedford Hospital has been given an overall 'requires improvement' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their latest report with Urgent and Emergency services getting worse...