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Power in Discussion to host free ‘Be Informed’ BAME vaccine webinar

A free webinar is taking place this weekend in response to a recent report highlighting that significantly fewer members of the BAME community have opted to take the Covid vaccination...

News of u-turn on vaccine for adults with learning disabilities welcomed by Bedford charity

A charity that works with adults with learning disabilities in Bedford welcomed the Government's vaccine u-turn yesterday (Wednesday). Following a campaign by DJ Jo Whiley, the government has announced that vaccinations...

Bedford’s network of care homes are “poised” to allow the return of indoor visits from 8 March

A council meeting heard that care homes are already making preparations to allow one named person to meet with a loved one and hold hands as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions.

Government says life could ‘return to normal’ by 21 June

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said life could 'return to normal' by 21 June at the earliest, as he announced a phased approach to lifting COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions. "We are able to take these...

Monthly column: The virus exposed an unequal economy – we will not go back

Keir Starmer gave his most important speech yet laying out Labour’s vision for the future. “The Conservatives say they want to build back. But I don’t want to go back. You can’t return to business as usual. And certainly not back to...

Bedford’s health and social care staff urged to get their Covid vaccinations

Health and social care staff working in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being encouraged to get their Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccinations as soon as possible...

Harpur ward covid outbreak is “under control” meeting told

A Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in Bedford’s Harpur ward was put down to one “indoor setting” and is under control, a meeting heard. In the latest figures the town’s Harpur ward was shown to have shot to the top of the...

Over 70s still to receive Covid vaccine urged to contact their GP for appointment

Bedford's over 70s who have not yet had their Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccination are being asked to contact their GP to arrange an appointment. Despite delivery issues earlier in the year, the Gurdwara and Kings House...

Gifts from the ‘art’ – Bedford School pupils show support for local Sue Ryder hospice

Bedford School pupils have been inspired to create several creative works to show their support for staff at the Sue Ryder St John's Hospice. Artists and writers have created paintings and poems...

Investigation into deaths at Bedford Hospital after ‘medically fit’ patients caught Covid on site

Bedford Hospitals Trust has admitted that 'medically fit' patients who were waiting to be discharged caught covid on its wards. Six serious incidents are being investigated of potentially avoidable deaths where the infection was contracted on the hospital site...

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