Comments for Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

Comment on Bassett road Surgery by hair types‌‍

hair types‌‍ — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:31:54 +0000

It’s good to see Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire providing information on local services like Bassett Road Surgery. Having clear contact details and a link to their website is definitely helpful for patients trying to get in touch. I hope people will use the “Leave your feedback” link and share their experiences to help improve the service.‍

Comment on Oliver Street Surgery by hair types‌

hair types‌ — Thu, 07 May 2026 23:30:35 +0000

It’s good to see Oliver Street Surgery listed here on Healthwatch. I’ve used their online booking system (linked on their website) and found it really convenient. It’s helpful knowing where to find contact details and the website address all in one place like this.‍‌

Comment on GP appointment by hair types‍‍‍‌

hair types‍‍‍‌ — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:12:02 +0000

This is a great initiative! The video was really helpful in understanding how Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire can help people navigate the system and ensure their voices are heard. It’s reassuring to know there’s an organization dedicated to improving health and social care based on community feedback.‌‌‌

Comment on Ampthill community mental health by hair types‍

hair types‍ — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:09 +0000

It’s good to see Healthwatch providing information on local mental health services like the Ampthill Community Mental Health Team. Having the address and contact number readily available is incredibly helpful. I appreciate knowing they link to the ELFT website too, so people can find out even more about the team’s specific services.‌‍‍

Comment on Shefford Health Centre by pam ager

pam ager — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:55:22 +0000

The new practice manager appears to be a considerable improvement, however his efforts are being thwarted by the ICB. The centre needs more space to enable more blood tests to be done at the surgery, but the ICB have taken the space for admin which could be done anywhere. Patients should not be routinely sent to Bedford or Lister we need more capacity in Shefford

Comment on Patient Booking System for blood tests at Bedford Hospital by Veronica Sims

Veronica Sims — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:41:38 +0000

I did not have problems making my appointment

Comment on My Blood Test Experience at Bedford Hospital by Yas

Yas — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:49:26 +0000

‘D’ is the nicest most welcoming lady she made me feel comfortable when getting my blood taken! So lovely!

Comment on Oliver Street Surgery by Jillian Burrell

Jillian Burrell — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:17:31 +0000

Gone from fantastic to dreadful since being taken over by Lea Vale. Takes endless calls to get anything resolved. Hospital letters, blood test results get lost. The nursing staff are great, but have no faith in any of the GPs but Dr S, who is very thorough. Very shambolic system.

Comment on Patient Booking System for blood tests at Bedford Hospital by william

william — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:06:11 +0000

Too difficult to access

Comment on CQC takes action to protect people at Bedfordshire care home by admin

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:51:03 +0000

In reply to Miss Wilson.

I can confirm the home is within the Councils Provider Performance process due to the CQC rating and to track the Service Improvement Plan.
The LA is working in collaboration with the new management and good practise has been evidenced and we continue to visit fortnightly.
Central Bedfordshire Council