Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at HWCB
Our office will be closed between 22nd December and 2nd January 2025. If you wish to contact Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire, please
8
12, 2025
8
12, 2025
One in seven patients stuck in a GP referrals ‘black hole’
One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals
5
12, 2025
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
A major new independent review launched yesterday to examine how mental health, autism and ADHD services are delivered. The context: Common
2
12, 2025
CQC inspection rates Carrington House Care Home as ‘Requires Improvement’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has just published it's report on Carrington House Care Home in Leighton Buzzard. The CQC carried out
1
12, 2025
Local hospices and NHS join forces to launch one number helping anyone receiving palliative care to live well
People living in Luton and Bedfordshire needing advice, support, or guidance on palliative and end-of-life care now have one clear way
27
11, 2025
27
11, 2025
Help reimagine Christmas this year for people living with dementia
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it does bring its challenges for some people living with dementia -
21
11, 2025
Priory Gardens Surgery Update – Impact of Recent Industrial Action
Priory Gardens Surgery in Dunstable has announced temporary changes to how GP appointments are being released in response to recent junior
19
11, 2025
CQC inspection rates Baycroft Care Home as ‘Good’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has just published it's report on Baycroft Care Home, Flitwick. The CQC carried out the latest
18
11, 2025
Government unveils England’s first ever Men’s Health Strategy
The government launches bold plan to tackle physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, and reduce inequalities. Landmark