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Bedfordians urged to choose services wisely as ambulance demand breaks records

Bedfordians face longer waits for emergency care as the East of England Ambulance Service tackles record 999 demand and hospital delays, prompting urgent winter warnings for...

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...

Official opening of new NHS 111 call centre on Ampthill Road

The move to a larger NHS 111 contact centre in Bedford will “enhance the service” it provides to the area, the operator has said. There was an official opening of the new centre at Technology House...

Mental health crisis support now available 24/7 in Bedfordshire

For many reasons, the current coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of people regardless of their age or background and access to...

Here are the Bedford pharmacies open this bank holiday weekend

Normally most of us would be clued up on what we'd need to do if we or a loved one was ill on a three-day weekend, but thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, things aren't as...

Public urged to use NHS 111 to take pressure off A&E departments

Health bosses are urging Bedfordians to think twice before calling 999 to take pressure off local A&E departments and the ambulance service.

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