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    Each year, Healthwatch Bedford Borough produces an annual report to showcase our achievements over the year and demonstrate how we have been working to improve health and social care services in Bedford Borough.
  2. Report -

    Healthwatch Bedford Borough is proud to announce we have published our Annual Report 2023/24, containing highlights from the past year and details of the year ahead.
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    Children whose vaccinations are not up to date can attend any one of a series of clinics over the summer.
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    GP patients in north Bedford will enjoy improved new facilities, when the De Parys Avenue Surgery moves to the renovated Enhanced Service Centre in Kimbolton Road from Monday 12 August.
  5. Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough.
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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough have been in conversation with the lovely team at Bedford Borough Libraries in relation to our commitment to step up our outreach in rural parishes.
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    Colleagues at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) Women's and Children's Services have been in touch regarding one of the projects they're currently working on around paediatric dentistry in the East of England.
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    The NHS in the East of England is creating a Secure Data Environment (SDE) to allow researchers to access depersonalised NHS patient data for research, without the data leaving the NHS environment.
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    Healthwatch Bedford Borough have been working with partners to support #OrganDonationWeek , which starts 23rd September 2024
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    A new report has highlighted many positives in Bedford Borough Council’s provision for children and young people who have special education needs and disabilities (SEND) or are in alternative provision (AP).
  11. Report -

    The visit was announced and was part of the ongoing work programme of Healthwatch Bedford Borough conducted with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire
  12. Report -

    As Healthwatch Bedford Borough, we will give critical challenge to highlight where improvements can be made, be the voice of the public, show the impact our work can make and work hard to listen to people throughout the Borough.
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    Sue Ryder is inviting you to join family, friends and the local community to celebrate and remember someone special at its Sue Ryder Celebrate a Life Bedfordshire event this December.
  14. Report -

    Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (ECS) delivers the Healthwatch Bedford Borough contract. ECS recently undertook a project across its seven Healthwatch to gather feedback from people about their knowledge and experience of Pharmacy First and other community pharmacy services.
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    Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum's survey is now open! The survey is essential for parent carers and young people who have a child or young person aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), whether or not they have a formal diagnosis.
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    A senior local pharmacist is urging people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to make sure they have ample supplies of key medication and medical supplies to stay well this winter.
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    A senior local doctor is reminding eligible residents to book in for the RSV vaccine. This is a new vaccination, available for the first time this year, to those who qualify.

    The RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine is designed to protect against RSV, a common virus that can cause serious respiratory illnesses, especially in babies and older adults. Those eligible for the RSV vaccine include adults aged 75 to 79 and anyone who is pregnant (from 28 weeks onwards).

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    If you know family members, friends, or other carers in Bedford Borough with a SEND child? Bedford Borough Parent and Carer forum are asking to encourage them to become a member of BBPCF at www.bbpcf.co.uk!
  19. Newsletter -

    The latest news and information from Healthwatch Bedford Borough
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    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.

  21. News -

    A senior local nurse has urged parents to prepare for common illnesses which children often experience during the winter months.
  22. Advice and Information -

    In 2016 the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
  23. Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
  24. Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
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