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AccessGP: A modern approach to everyday healthcare

Bedfordshire-based GP Dr Zamiel Hussain founded AccessGP to make healthcare simpler, faster, and more accessible for people who do not always need to wait for an NHS appointment...
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Expectant Bedford mothers can now self-refer for their “all-important” first midwife appointments

Newly pregnant women in Bedford can now complete a simple online form to get their "all-important" first midwife appointments quicker, in a shake up to early maternity care...
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Find out how you can access health services in Bedford this festive period

Most NHS services in the community will close for at least some of the Christmas period, but a senior local doctor has issued guidance on how patients can access care during this time...
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Bedford GP describes typical 13-hour day in contact with over 50 patients

More needs to be done to encourage newly qualified doctors to choose a career as a Bedford GP,  a meeting heard. On Monday, Dr Jane Kocen, from the King Street Surgery, took the...
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De Parys Group patients asked for views on new purpose-built ‘health hub’ on Kimbolton Road

Plans to relocate four De Parys Group surgeries to a new purpose-built 'health hub' on Kimbolton Road are being put to patients to find out their views. The ambition is to provide...
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GPs and pharmacies extending hours over Easter weekend to provide extra support

GP practices and pharmacies throughout the Borough will be providing services over the Bank Holiday Easter weekend to support the local health system...
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GPs in Bedford to switch to phone and video appointments to protect patients during COVID-19 crisis

GPs in Bedford are protecting their patients and staff against coronavirus by reducing visits into surgeries and switching to telephone and video...
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