Nikki Barnes

Long-awaited Wixams health centre to open in 2029 after £7m funding secured

A new health centre in Wixams is expected to open in 2029 after nearly £7m in NHS funding was secured, with plans progressing through a partnership between councils and developers...

Lack of funding means Bedford healthcare not “keeping up with population growth”

A lack of funding means the NHS is “just shuffling rooms” instead of providing the space needed to improve primary care access, Bedford’s mayor has said. Earlier this year, Bedfordshire, Luton...

Delay to Bedford ‘Health Hubs’ blasted by Mayor

Delays over health hubs in Bedford borough were blasted at a meeting this week. A report to the Rural Affairs Committee on Tuesday (17 May) said there had been minimal investment...

Bedford Borough sees 48% shortfall in GP spaces

Bedford Borough has seen a 48% shortfall in GP spaces according to a new report by Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) and they expect it to get worse. Bedfordshire health...

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