Bedford’s mayor has said borough residents have waited long enough for new GP surgeries. Mayor Tom Wootton told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that his administration has “come to...
A mental health professional in Bedford who is dedicated to supporting children and young people has received a prestigious NHS award.
Matt Sparks, who works in Bedford for East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), has received the Dr Robert Dolan Leadership Award at the ELFT Staff Awards 2023.
He has been recognised for his work
Blood test appointments from 1 March onwards at Gilbert Hitchcock House (North Wing) can now be made using their new booking system. Patients can now book a blood test, sometimes on the same day, and there will be early appointments...
Queen's Park Community Centre hosted two community events in October with the aim of giving guidance and support to underrepresented women going through the menopause...
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to join the UK’s largest health research programme as it opens new sites in Bedford and Milton Keynes alongside its existing location in Luton...
A new suite, home to a brand new CT scanner and other image processing equipment has been opened at Bedford Hospital's A&E department thanks to Bedford Hospital Charity...
The move to a larger NHS 111 contact centre in Bedford will “enhance the service” it provides to the area, the operator has said. There was an official opening of the new centre at Technology House...
As some of our readers will know, Wixams is a relatively new housing development and parish located just outside of the main town of Bedford. It boasts lakes and vibrant brightly coloured...
If it wasn’t for the hospital bed, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was a cosy room in someone’s house. Soft furnishings and butterfly themed art adorn the walls, but the air is...
Hydrotherapy pool services are due to resume in Bedford from next year, after stopping during the Covid pandemic, a meeting heard. Patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain...
22-year-old Katie lives in Bedford with their parents and sister. However, they may as well be on death row. For the last eight years, Katie has been living with diabulimia...
If there’s something Bedfordians are good at, it’s stepping up. When we can see something’s missing, we put our heads above the parapet, roll up our sleeves and give it a go...