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Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

When Carers in Bedfordshire lost its long-standing local authority contract to deliver adult care services in December, the charity faced a pivotal moment. The contract, awarded by...

Monthly column: Young Carers in Bedford are doing too much, too young and they need your help now

Across Bedford, many children are caring for someone at home. A parent, a sibling, a loved one. They help with medication, they manage household tasks, and they carry emotional weight that most...

Council plan to save up to £60million on adult services costs over next four years

Bedford Borough Council is pursuing a transformation programme in Adult Services that could generate between £42 million and £60 million in savings over four years, councillors were...

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and due to significant interest we've extended the nominations for another week. The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes...

Fusion offers free gym membership and soft play for young people

Young people leaving the care system and those who care for family members are among those being offered free sessions at leisure centres in Bedford Borough.

Three times a charm as third Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards is launched

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and we couldn't be more excited to be celebrating the people who make our borough brilliant. Entries for the Bedford Independent...

200 Bedfordshire carers attend conference to share stories and manage modern challenges

200 carers from across Bedfirshsire have attended an in-person and online conference aimed to help them learn from each other, make sense of and manage change, and deal...

Thames Path Challenge raises £1000 for two Bedford charities

The 50km Thames Path Challenge saw Bedford businesses Smarta Healthcare and The Mobility Physio raise £1000 for two local charities on 10 September 2022. The funds were split equally between the two charities...

New SEND guide to help parents access available support

A local charity has produced a Parent Carer Guide for parents and guardians of children with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) in the Borough. Carers in Bedfordshire...

Carers in Bedfordshire launch campaign to encouraging male carers to sign up for support

As part of national Carers Week (6 - 12 June), Carers in Bedfordshire is launching a campaign to encourage more male carers to sign up for support. Their Men Care Too...

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