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Health services across Bedford to “stagnate” as support for GP expansion withdrawn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