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All the latest Bedford NHS & Hospital news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

Our mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford. To do this we will work hard to bring them the news that matters to them from our town centre to the most rural of the Borough’s villages.

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Health bosses explore “alternative approaches to funding” for four “unaffordable” schemes

Local health bosses will work with partners to explore opportunities and alternative funding to support services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a meeting heard...
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Local health bosses say it’s a “tragedy” they had to turn down trainee GPs

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes health bosses had to turn down the opportunity to train eight GPs due to a lack of space. But there isn’t enough funding to provide...
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“Use services wisely” is advice from NHS during industrial action

The NHS is asking patients to use services wisely during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to those patients who need it most...
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Ambulance service makes “significant progress” to tackle sexual harassment and bullying

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) NHS Trust has made significant progress in tackling a culture of sexual harassment, having been under a legally enforceable...
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Bedford Hospital Image: Dr Robert Oakley

QCQ report rates Bedford Hospital ‘good’ but highlights staff shortages and treatment delays

Following an inspection in August and September, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It is the first...
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Prestigious literary award for local doctor’s debut

A doctor from Bedford has won a British Medical Association award for his debut book, 'Lifeline', which casts a critical eye over the current state of the NHS. Dr Barry Monk...
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Putnoe Walk-in Centre safe until 2024 but Councillor says permanent solution must be found

A local councillor has welcomed the news that Putnoe Walk-In Cente will remain open until at least March 2024, but says that the service must be secured on a permanent basis to...
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NHS issues ‘amber’ alert on blood stocks and urges O donors to come forward

NHS Blood and Transplant has triggered an “amber alert” today (Wednesday) meaning hospitals have been asked to put in place management plans to protect blood stocks...
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Lord-Lieutenant Susan Lousada opens the new facility at Bedford Hospital as staff look on. Image: Bedford Hospital

New outpatient facility at Bedford Hospital set to reduce waiting times

Next week a new expanded, modern and purpose-built outpatient facility at Bedford Hospital will begin treating patients, with the hope of improving patient experiences and reducing waiting...
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Bedford GP describes typical 13-hour day in contact with over 50 patients

More needs to be done to encourage newly qualified doctors to choose a career as a Bedford GP,  a meeting heard. On Monday, Dr Jane Kocen, from the King Street Surgery, took the...
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