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28 August 2026
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Young Carers

Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

When Carers in Bedfordshire lost its long-standing local authority contract to deliver adult care services in December, the charity faced a pivotal moment. The contract, awarded by...
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Young carers from Bedfordshire on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo sitting around the entrance sign to the zoo on a bright spring day. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Monthly column: Young Carers in Bedford are doing too much, too young and they need your help now

Across Bedford, many children are caring for someone at home. A parent, a sibling, a loved one. They help with medication, they manage household tasks, and they carry emotional weight that most...
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