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

Free mental health support available by text, WhatsApp and webchat

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

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

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

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

Emma Holland-Lindsay

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

Approximate site boundary, land rear of 2 to 44 Crawley Road, Cranfield

Housing plan near Cranfield refused for fourth time

Staff at Movianto are celebrating a new pay deal

Bedford Movianto warehouse calls off strike as workers celebrate new pay deal

Movianto is based at the Link Logistics Park, in Bedford

Planned strike action suspended at Bedford Movianto NHS warehouse

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?

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

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

More than 850 of the hardest-to-reach members of communities across the country will be seen onboard

Mobile dental unit to deliver care to rough sleepers
A £1million fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Vicky Duncan

Mum died from heart attack after ambulance took 80 minutes to arrive

Royal Mail has blamed a high number of vacancies for the delays.

Royal Mail blasted over 'shambolic' postal service in Bedford

The event is being held at the White Horse in Newnham Road, Bedford

Join Bedford family’s annual Irish Music Night in aid of Willen Hospice

Bedford Hospital

Most expensive NHS car parks revealed: Where does Bedford Hospital rank?

The public is urged to only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency

Ambulance service moves to highest alert level due to increased demand

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

EEAST CEO Neill Moloney (centre) and Chief Operating Officer Darren Meads (left) present Marc Stanbridge, Head of Clinical Operations for Bedfordshire and Luton, with a 20 year Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and an award for 25 years' NHS service.

Ambulance staff in Bedford and Luton recognised for combined 400 years' service

Rapid Relief Team (RRT)

Bedford Train Crash: Nine people remain in a critical condition

This week is National Blood Week

Ad Feature Survey reveals the real reason people don’t give blood

Sharpsmart works with hospitals and healthcare providers across the UK to deliver specialist healthcare waste services.

Ad Feature Sharpsmart strengthens waste service resilience and greener logistics

Dominic Whiteley completed the London Marathon raising funds for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity

Marathon effort to raise vital funds for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity

Co-founders of Predictive Health Intelligence, Tim Jobson and Neil Stevens

Ad Feature New study reveals new way to find serious liver disease earlier

An artist's impression of the Wixams Medical Centre will look

Plans submitted for new GP surgery at Wixams following £7m funding announcement

Bedford Hospital

NHS trust voices concerns over East West Rail impact on hospital expansion plan

Wixams Sign Photo: LDRS

Breakthrough for long-promised Wixams GP surgery as £7m funding secured

Eligible patients across Bedfordshire are being urged to get their spring COVID-19 top-up jabs. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Eligible patients across Bedfordshire urged to get COVID-19 vaccine top-ups

Gilbert Hitchcock House, Bedford

Diagnostic centre at Gilbert Hitchcock House expands thanks to £3m
The newly revamped Gilbert Hitchcock House is set to expand.
Clare Turner

Screenshot NHS Central East Integrated Care Board 1st April 2026 Image: LDRS

New NHS body covering Bedfordshire holds first board meeting

Felicity Irons, centre, with other members of the Rush Matters team

One of the country's last remaining rush-cutters nominated for award

Mayor Tom Wootton

Mayoral column by Cllr Tom Wootton - More big wins for our Borough

With a recent meningitis outbreak in the South East, parents of young babies are being urged to know the warning signs and act quickly.

Key meningitis symptoms in babies that parents must act on

Private MRI scans can now be booked directly online, offering faster results than standard NHS waiting times.

You can now book private health scans from £80 – with results in hours

Jozsef with girlfriend Natasha. Picture: Natasha Chumber / SWNS

'My trapped nerve was really Motor Neurone Disease' - runner diagnosed at 24

OPCC

Monthly Column by Beds PCC John Tizard: There must be fewer school exclusions

Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital wrong to scrap operating theatre overtime pay, says union

Since her diagnosis, Denise has found running and exercise useful for her wellbeing.

Denise marks 10 years since her first breast cancer surgery

Depending on their level of risk, some patients will be offered a CT scan to take a detailed image of their lungs.

New lung cancer screening programme available to people in Bedfordshire

People will soon see a new NHS campaign to raise awareness of extra urgent dental appointments now available.

Extra urgent NHS dental appointments available for people in Bedfordshire

Kelvin Grove in Rothsay Road.

New NHS mental health crisis house for Bedford

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust pays out £5m in gynaecology negligence claims

Your local pharmacy can assess and treat seven health common conditions and, where needed, supply prescription-only medicines. Photo: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Pharmacy sore throat consultations up 80% as winter illnesses increase

Children will be protected against chickenpox thanks to a change in the NHS vaccination schedule

Children to be protected against chickenpox following change to MMR vaccine

Unexpected health costs can affect your household budget, but some people are eligible for financial help.

Take control of your family budget with help towards health costs

Scan.com UK’s private service can help cut through the NHS waiting lists

Waiting months for an NHS scan? Private MRI results arrive in days
With NHS scan waiting lists stretching into months, more patients are paying privately for answers that can arrive in days — not weeks
Gareth Butterfield

Scan.com UK helps you take control of your health and make wellness part of your new year’s resolutions

Private health scans explained: New Year checks from £95

NHS figures show there were about 16,190 hospital admissions which resulted in a diagnosis of anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area in 2023-24 – up from 12,780 a year earlier

Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety

Hospitals including Luton and Bedford, are dealing with a spike in admissions of patients suffering with severe flu symptoms

Flu outbreak: More than 40 patients treated at Luton and Bedford hospitals

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has moved to the highest escalation level in response to sustained high demand on the service and handover delays at hospitals.

Ambulance Service (EEAST) moves to highest alert level over winter pressure

Umme and John

Police Commissioner: No place for violence - our collective responsibility

Bedford Hospital main entrance

Hospital restricts ward visits after spike in flu admissions

Two of the cuddle therapy ponies at Keysoe

Meet the miniature ponies who support struggling children with a hug

Urgent warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee.

Warning for patients to keep a close eye on the colour of their pee

Affected patients may be contacted directly by a healthcare professional.

Safety alert issued to healthcare staff over patient allergy error

A leading pharmacist has urged patients to check whether they are eligible for free prescriptions at their local pharmacy.

Pharmacist urges Brits to check if they qualify for free prescriptions

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