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“Unclear thresholds” to blame for delays in mental health support, hears council

Unclear thresholds for care may be contributing to confusion about young people trying to access mental health support, Central Bedfordshire councillors heard. An overview of...

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

Council responds to parents’ concerns and launches online mental health and wellbeing hub

After listening to the concerns of parents, carers, practitioners and school staff, about how they can access support for mental health and wellbeing, Bedford Borough Council has launched a...

NHS programme launched to help Bedford parents support their children’s mental health

Parents and carers across the UK can now access an award-winning programme of NHS parent and carer psycho-education sessions after they were...

Bedford recognises Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2019

As part of Eating Disorder Awareness The Higgins Bedford has been hosting the region's very first Recovery Fayre. The started conversations around all eating disorders...

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