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Work to begin on new multi-million-pound health hub at Bedford …

WEBBedford Borough Council has confirmed that work is due to start “imminently” to create the new £24 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Primary Care …

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Over 75s now offered Covid vaccine as new centre opens at …

WEB1 February 2021. Over 75s in Bedford Borough are now being invited to book their Covid-19 ( coronavirus) vaccines at one of two new centres to open in the county. As reported in …

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GP surgeries 'acutely aware of difficulties' as they receive almost

WEBOne GP surgery in Bedford recently received over 45,000 telephone calls in one month – well over the pre-pandemic norm of 27-29,000 calls. David Picking, head of …

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Take part in the UK's largest health research project at Bedford …

WEB6 November 2023. 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 …

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Hospitals merger completed today, forming the Bedfordshire …

WEBThe two hospitals have worked closely together for a number of years in various clinical services such as Neonatal Intensive Care, Vascular surgery, Oral and …

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Community Hub relaunches to support vulnerable Bedford residents

WEBThe Community Hub – in partnership with other local organisations – is back up and running to offer help with food deliveries and collecting prescriptions. They are …

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Food strategy created to help Bedford tackle ‘urgent’ obesity issues

WEB5 March 2021. A Food Strategy to champion access to healthy food has been adopted by Bedford Council, specifically targeting children, young people and those in deprived …

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Bedford among first areas to trial new NHS maternal mental health

WEB28 December 2020. Bedford Borough has been chosen to be among the first areas in England to introduce a pilot scheme to offer maternal mental health services to women …

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Bedford barber on a mission to cut male mental health issues

WEB4 March 2024. Christie Turner the Bedford barber looking to cut mental health issues in men. Image: Christie Turner. A Bedford barber is on a mission to support men struggling …

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Population growth in Bedford over two-and-a-half times national …

WEBThe Census shows that the biggest population increases in the East of England have been seen in Bedford and Cambridge. In Bedford, the population size has …

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"We need proper health provision in the ward" says Wixams and …

WEBA Liberal Democrat candidate for the Wixams and Wilstead Ward said he is concerned about access to local health services. Sachdev Goldi has been selected to …

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Bedford family creates legacy for son through documentary and …

WEBA family from Bedford whose lives have been devastated following the death of their son are taking part in two local initiatives to improve understanding of mental …

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Hundreds of Bedford NHS staff announce 48-hour strike in pay …

WEBThe union UNISON has confirmed that hundreds of health staff at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will take strike action in March in a …

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Mental health crisis support now available 24/7 in Bedfordshire

WEBFrom 15 June, mental health support for all ages has been made available 24hrs every day across Bedfordshire and Luton by calling NHS 111. NHS 111 will act as …

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Red tape blamed for years of delay in plans to replace Bedford’s …

WEB10 November 2020. Health chiefs are inching towards replacing a mental health inpatient unit in Bedford – three years after closing the town’s Weller Wing. A committee of …

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Bedford Heights Covid vaccination centre to close in mid-December

WEBBedford Heights is among three Covid-19 vaccination centres in Bedfordshire that will be closing in mid-December. It comes as the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations …

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Elderly Shortstown couple say bpha has let them down over …

WEBAn elderly couple say they have been left without a parking space at home after their housing association let them down. Mr and Mrs Greco have lived on Halifax …

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OPINION: The shifting blame of the coronavirus pandemic

WEBBlunham resident and psychology lecturer at the Open University, Volker Patent, told the Bedford Independent, “How people perceive themselves in contrast to …

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