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While the impact of Covid on individuals has reduced, care providers across Bedford borough are still taking the “right approach” when an infection is reported...
Active Wellbeing people of various ages in a mixed gym exercise session.
A new physical activity programme has been launched to help Bedford Borough's cancer prehab/rehab patients and anyone experiencing other long-term health conditions access...
A Bedford care home which supports individuals with learning difficulties and mental health conditions has been given a glowing report following a visit from Bedford Borough...
Ambulances parked in a row
The East of England Ambulance Service Trust says it has taken steps to improve after a trans patient was repeatedly questioned about his genitals by paramedics...
A stethoscope resting on doctor's (GP) notes
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...
Bedford Hospital entrance
There is sometimes "a bit of a wait" to safely discharge medically fit people who need additional support from Bedford Hospital – despite there being enough capacity in the borough. Committee chair, Cllr Roger Rigby...
The mother of Wixams teenager Leo Toze has said that their family feels "re-traumatised" following the inquest into his death by suicide and that she will fight to see...
Mental health rehabilitation service Cedar House at Bedford Health Village could be subcontracted to a voluntary sector provider. A report presented to the Health...
GP prescription
A stagnation of health facilities in the borough will not be helped by a proposal to remove support for GP surgery expansion, a meeting heard. During Bedford Borough Council’s Full Meeting...
A stethoscope resting on doctor's (GP) notes
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...
Mental health rehabilitation service Cedar House at Bedford Health Village could be subcontracted to a voluntary sector provider. A report presented to the Health Overview...
Smoking
Fewer than one in 10 adults are now smoking in Bedford Borough according to the latest figures collated as part of the Annual Population Survey. In Bedford Borough figures estimate 9.9%...