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Covid infection rates remain “pretty low” in adult care sector, says council

Local Democracy Reporter

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.

Be Active sessions look to support those with long-term health conditions

Paul Hutchinson

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...

Staff celebrate “excellent” grading at Bedford care home

Erica Roffe

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...

Ambulance service says it is “committed to improvement” after hearing trans patient’s experience

Local Democracy Reporter

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

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

Local Democracy Reporter

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...

A “bit of a wait” but everyone working to prevent ‘bed blocking’ says adult services director

Local Democracy Reporter

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...

Family devastated after inquest reveals evidence of “multiple missed opportunities” to prevent son’s death

Erica Roffe

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...

Threat of ‘outsourcing’ for mental health inpatient facility in Bedford

Local Democracy Reporter

Mental health rehabilitation service Cedar House at Bedford Health Village could be subcontracted to a voluntary sector provider. A report presented to the Health...

Health services across Bedford to “stagnate” as support for GP expansion withdrawn

Local Democracy Reporter

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...

Local health bosses say it’s a “tragedy” they had to turn down trainee GPs

Local Democracy Reporter

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 inpatient service in Bedford could be outsourced, meeting heard

Local Democracy Reporter

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...

Less than 20,000 adults still smoking in Bedford

Paul Hutchinson

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%...