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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is asking patients to complete a survey to help shape the future of the county's healthcare services

Have your say on the future of healthcare across Bedfordshire

The current GP surgery in Great Barford. Image: Google Maps.

Plans approved for new GP surgery on former school site in Great Barford

The NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service is open to people of all ages

Free mental health support available by text, WhatsApp and webchat

GP websites across the country have been impacted (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Bedfordshire GP websites hit by healthcare firm's collapse

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Ambulance control room

Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

King Kebab, in Tavistock Street, was given a zero rating following a food hygiene inspection on August 13

Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway "urgent improvement" needed

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Bedford Hospital A&E

More parking spaces out of action at Bedford Hospital

'Out of Control?' Image: Home-Start Bedfordshire.

Charity Home-Start Bedfordshire exposes reality of post-separation abuse

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas
Finding funding for clinical director roles for each of the proposed neighbourhood health areas in Central Bedfordshire is a temporary sticking point, a meeting heard.
Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

The free training sessions take place at the Harpur Centre on Friday (October 16)

Could you help save a life? Bedford residents invited to learn CPR

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Care home rating slashed from outstanding to inadequate after damning inspection

An artist's impression of how the former Oasis pool, inset, could look like once developed (Artist's impression courtesy of David Lloyd Clubs)

Pyramid-shaped Oasis to be torn down as plans goes into council

Since joining the club, Werner Frost has lost three stone.

Rugby club aimed at tackling weight-loss in Bedford calls for new members

Getting vaccinated ready for winter was among the messages in this video promoted by the care board last year

Care board asks Beds residents who are eligible to get vaccinated this winter

Ambulance crews achieved the national standard response time of 30 minutes for Category 2 incidents.

Ambulance service spotlights improved response times in annual report

Physiotherapist Rees said he was 'humbled' to receive the award.

Recognition for physiotherapist championing its role in mental health care

Emma Holland-Lindsay

Concerns Central Beds health centre plans taking shape 'behind closed doors'

Fewer GP appointments are face-to-face

Number of available GP appointments rises - but fewer are face-to-face

Dr. Hilary Jones at the Inspired Villages Elderswell retirement village in Turvey, to launch the Live Longer, Live Stronger campaign. Pic: Fabio De Paola

TV doctor visits Turvey retirement village to launch exercise campaign

Jacquie walking on the John Bunyan Trail. (Picture: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

Volunteer walks John Bunyan Trail to raise thousands for Bedford Hospital

Both Le Raj & Minhaj, in Tavistock Street, and La Pinata, in St Cuthbert's Street, were given a one rating following hygiene inspections on July 28

Hygiene inspectors tell takeaway and restaurant "major improvement necessary"

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Waitrose in Goldington Road, Bedford (Google)

Bedford Waitrose recalls pitted black olives over food poisoning fears

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

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Coroner calls on NHS England to issue guidance for GPs following man's death

Midwife Fraya stands holds up a ‘Little Nest’ poster, standing alongside fellow staff members and representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity. Image: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Free personal care items at Bedford maternity ward thanks to Little Nest
Essential items for families and newborns will now be available at Bedford Hospital's maternity unit.
Jo Robinson

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

BeActive Beds Strategy Summary Brochure

New five-year strategy aims to get Bedfordshire more active

Three members of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS charity team with volunteer Promise

Hospital trust recruits its 500th volunteer to support patients and staff

Hani Marcus, consultant neurosurgeon (L) and Rhys Hibbert. (Picture: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)

Ambulance volunteer first patient in live AI assisted sight-saving brain surgery

A waiting room. Image: jovannig - stock.adobe.com.

Survey invites Central Beds residents to share experience of medication shortage

Tesco in Cardington Road, Bedford (Google)

Bedford Tesco recalls contaminated salad over E.coli fears

A girl and a nurse. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Central Bedfordshire residents invited to walk-in vaccination clinic tomorrow

Hospital parking at Rye Close

Parking spaces out of action at Bedford Hospital's Cygnet Wing

Indian restaurant turns things around after previous poor hygiene rating

Eastern Region Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network mobile clinic (Picture: Cambridge University Hospitals)

Clinicians from specialist treatment hub close to eradicating hepatitis C

Jack Cope during an episode caused by rare condition Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Man with life-threatening condition takes part in major medical research

Evergreen. Picture: CBC

Have your say on plans to move Ampthill care service to Houghton Regis hub

Smart Prebend Centre in Bedford (Google)

SMART Prebend Centre in Bedford to close due to lack of funds

Bedfordshire Palliative Coordination Service has been shortlisted for HSJ Awards

Palliative service which includes two Bedford hospices up for major care award

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

SmilePro customers reveal why this teeth whitening kit is their beauty must-have (aff)

Why SmilePro users swear by this whitening kit

Two trains collided near Bedford. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Passengers injured in train crash instruct lawyers to help with rehabilitation
More than a dozen people injured in the Bedford train crash have instructed specialist serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help with their recovery.
Olga Norford

UNISON general secretary Andrea Egan joined staff and suppoorters on the picket line

Union leader joins striking hospital operating theatre staff

Zaim Hysa, centre, with his sons Edison, Lulzim, Ismet and Durim

“Dad was the healthiest person I knew then he died from a brain tumour”

The Rayspace folding treadmill costs £79.99 when Amazon’s £20 voucher is applied

This folding incline treadmill has dropped below £80

People have been warned of the dangers of blue-green algae in the lake at Bedford Park

Urgent warning over toxic algae in lake at Bedford Park

The medicube Collagen No Cast Just Glow Sunscreen combines SPF50 protection with hydrating skincare ingredients for a radiant finish.

Viral K-beauty SPF shoppers call their new 'holy grail' sunscreen

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Emma’s award-winning pillow bundle is £70 cheaper

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service showcased its Home Fire Safety Visits project during a best practice conference

Beds Fire and Rescue showcases Home Fire Safety Visits project

Jim Kelly, one of the first residents to move into Honeysuckle House, cut a ribbon to mark the occasion

New 72-bed care home in Flitwick welcomes first residents

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "some improvement necessary"

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