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...
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...
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...
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...
A mother, who had already lost a child, has described how Bedford Hospital left her feeling “bottom of the barrel” and “insignificant” when suffering a miscarriage. The mother of one, who wishes to remain...
Bedfordians have been reacting to last night's fire which destroyed Shires House, a part of the former Bedford Hospital North Wing. Shires House was a Grade II listed...
Plans to relocate four De Parys Group surgeries to a new purpose-built 'health hub' on Kimbolton Road are being put to patients to find out their views. The ambition is to provide...
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...
What started as a "small fire" at Bedford's 'North Wing' Hospital last night, turned into a major emergency with over 60 firefighters from Bedford, Kempston, Potton, Luton and...
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...
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...
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...