Care home

Application made for new children’s care home in Kempston

A six-bedroom house in Kempston could soon become a care home for vulnerable children, under plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application proposes a change of use from a private home...

“Genuine need” for children’s care homes as new application made for Wentworth Drive

There is a "genuine need" for children care homes in the Bedfordshire area, a planning application has said. Plans to change 111 Wentworth Drive, Bedford to a children’s care home for a maximum...

Planning application submitted to turn Bedford home into adult care facility

A planning application has been submitted to convert a four-bedroom house on St Alban Road, Bedford, into a residential care home for adults. The proposal, submitted by...

Objection raised over care home use of Bedford house ahead of planning approval

A planning application to convert a family house on Turner Way in Bedford into a children’s care home has drawn an objection that claims the property is already in use and has caused...

New care home could provide “comprehensive” support for Bedford children

A Bedford house could provide “comprehensive” support for children in their daily lives if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received a planning application to convert...

Care home plans for Little Park Farm on Hawk Drive, Bedford

Additional care and support for teenagers and young adults with autism could be coming to Bedford – if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received a planning application to change...

‘Inadequate’ care home employing unvaccinated staff is placed in special measures

A Bedford care home, looking after 28 residents with dementia, has been given a rating of 'inadequate' following a visit from health inspectors...

32 care home staff leave roles because of mandatory COVID vaccine

32 care home staff in Bedford Borough did not get vaccinated by November’s deadline, but it is not known how many were redeployed within the sector. Kate Walker…

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