Adult Services

Adult services agencies questioned after young man dies

A report into the death of a young man in Bedford is set to ask how he was failed by adult services agencies in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. Bedford Borough Council’s Executive...

Bedford Adult Services step in to help people leaving hospital get home safely

Bedford Borough Council’s Adult Services is working more closely with partners on hospital discharges and to support people to get them home safely, a meeting heard. Kate Walker...

Care home sector prepares for covid announcements ‘with bated breath’

Adult social care leaders in Bedford are waiting with ‘bated breath’ for announcements that will determine the future for care homes. The Government is next week due to set out its guidance for...

Week to highlight amazing work of Bedford’s Shared Lives carers

Bedford's Shared Lives carers are having their moment in the spotlight this week, as they get recognised for the amazing work they do to enrich the lives of individuals who need...

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