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“Around half of jobs to be lost” at region’s Integrated Care Board after merger confirmed

A merger of regional health organisations is expected to result in a loss of around half of the jobs at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes integrated care board (BLMK ICB)...

Bedfordshire Youth Parliament members urge NHS leaders to innovate and prevent illness

Young people from across Central Bedfordshire have called on NHS leaders to make healthcare more engaging and preventative, starting with a redesign of the NHS App. Speaking at...

Locally sanctioned health inequalities study up for prestigious HSJ award

The Denny Review, aimed at tackling health inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK), has been shortlisted for one of the health sector's most prestigious awards...

Take part in the UK’s largest health research project at Bedford mobile clinic

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to join the UK’s largest health research programme as it opens new sites in Bedford and Milton Keynes alongside its existing location in Luton...

Grant launched to help those struggling with cost of living

A grant-funding scheme launched in Bedford Borough will support 13 voluntary organisations and community groups to help people struggling with the cost of living. Bedford Borough Council has...

CCG warns COVID spike is putting pressure on hospital and ambulance services

Covid and non-Covid activity are putting pressure on hospitals and ambulance services across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, a meeting heard. “We’re seeing a significant further spike...

Scannable ‘yellow bracelet’ will give instant access to patient records

A scannable yellow bracelet, containing patient records, will soon be available to all people who receive care, either at home or in residential, giving instant access to their medical...

Care workers deserve a pay rise “more than the NHS” says Bedford mayor

Bedford’s mayor is batting for care workers to be given a pay rise by the Government, too. NHS employees are due to receive a three per cent hike but so far nothing has...

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