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Get the care you need this Christmas
Most NHS services in the community will close for at least some of the Christmas period, but a senior local…
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Advice for parents on common childhood winter illness
A senior local nurse has urged parents to prepare for common illnesses which children often experience during…
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Tips and advice for maintaining good oral health for children & and adults.
Healthwatch Bedford Borough are working with Bedfordshire Oral Health Improvement Team to spread tips and information on good oral Health.
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Latest reports and publication
Healthwatch Bedford Borough -Pharmacy First the hidden healthcare resource
Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (ECS) delivers the Healthwatch…
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Enter and View - St John's Hospice, Moggerhanger
The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of…
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Advice and information
Whooping Cough- What is it?
There is a worrying rise in whooping cough, officials warn, external, with 553 cases in England recorded in January alone and high numbers in Wales.…
Understanding GP Practice Staff Roles
Your #GeneralPracticeTeam is made up of a range of healthcare professionals who work at your practice and in the wider community to help you get the…
Coping while caring for someone else
If you care for another person, it can feel difficult to take time to look after yourself. On this page, we direct you to our information about…