9 November 2026

Mental Health

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Apology after Crises Cafes scrapped without consultation

Health managers have apologised for scrapping crisis cafes across Bedfordshire without consulting local authorities first, a meeting heard. The underused crisis cafe mental...

Cuts to mental health Crisis Café heavily criticised by councillor

A Bedford borough councillor criticised the lack of transparency around changes to mental health crisis services after the Crisis Café model was quietly replaced with the Bedfordshire and...

BBC Three Counties hosts free mental health and wellbeing festival in Bedford

As the seasons change, the nights get darker and as the weather takes a turn, it’s good to have something to look forward to, so BBC Radio Three Counties has come up with just the thing. Headfest is a positive mental health and wellbeing...

Bedford Green councillors win motion to protect Borough’s mental health services

Bedford's Green Party councillors have won a motion put forward at Wednesday's full council meeting to help protect the Borough's mental health services. The motion, which was...

Service promises they “will always find space” for emergency mental health needs

A specialist unit for young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties will always find space for an emergency, a meeting heard. A joint meeting of Bedford Borough Council’s Children’s...

Mental health service for Bedford children waiting times causing stress

Waiting lists for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is stressful for those in need, their parents/guardians, and the clinicians, a meeting heard. A joint meeting with Bedford...

Launch of moving mental health documentary inspired by Bedfordians

A moving and hard-hitting documentary about the struggles and profound effects of mental health has been made by a Bedford-based wellbeing coach and local filmmakers. Sophie Whelan, the founder...

Bedford barber on a mission to cut male mental health issues

A Bedford barber is on a mission to support men struggling with anxiety, depression and stress, and cut the stigma around men's mental health issues. Christie Turner...

Bedford mental health professional receives prestigious NHS award

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

Cuts in funding could see suicide prevention services close

Cuts in NHS funding could reduce, or even close, suicide prevention services in Bedford borough, councillors were told. Cllr Colleen Atkins (Labour, Harpur) told councillors last week...

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