We work in partnership with many local groups and organisations. Please see the main list below.
To contact other local Heathwatch organisations, click on the name to go to their website:
Healthwatch Luton
Healthwatch Bedford Borough
Healthwatch Milton Keynes
Healthwatch England
Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
We are responsible for planning, organising and buying NHS-funded healthcare for the 441,000 people who live in Bedfordshire.
This includes:
Hospital services
Community health services
Mental health services
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact the Council for all aspects of social care in the Central Bedfordshire area.
Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire is a registered charity existing to help family carers and former carers cope with the mental and physical stress arising from their role. We offer assistance such as practical help, advice, training, advocacy, support and information.
The Disability Resource Centre
Free Help & Advice for Disabled People.
Including Carers & Families of Disabled People, Older People & People Affected by Long-Term Health Conditions.
MIND – BLMK
Mind BLMK offers a range of services aimed at meeting individual needs and promoting mental health recovery, wellbeing and independence
Age UK Bedfordshire
Age UK Bedfordshire is a local charity based in Bedford and operating throughout the whole of Bedfordshire and Luton for the benefit of all older people in the County.
We are a local partner of Age UK. Because of this we are able to effectively bring the views and opinions of the older people of Bedfordshire and Luton to the attention of local and national government.
CHUMS
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People.
Sight Concern
Registered charity no: 1117209 Main aim is to support people with different levels of visual impairments in the Bedfordshire county.
SCB is a local, independent charity which aims to enhance the independence and quality of life of blind and partially sighted people, in Bedfordshire and Luton.
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) is the leading community development agency working across Bedfordshire, with a proven track record built up over 60 years.
BRCC also serves as the Rural Community Council (RCC) for Bedfordshire, one of 38 RCCs in England working together under the national umbrella body, ACRE.
POhWER
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation. We provide information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT)
ELFT Provides a wide range of community and inpatient services to children, young people,adults of working age, older adults and forensic services. Click HERE to download their booklet on the Bedfordshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Service which provides mental health services across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.