event Archives - Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/tag/event Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:29 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery courses https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/bedford-and-luton-recovery-courses?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bedford-and-luton-recovery-courses https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/bedford-and-luton-recovery-courses#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 11:20:44 +0000 https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/?p=21846 Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College are hosting the following courses: Movement for Wellbeing from April through till 12 August at 1.30pm-3.00pm Available at: Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG Let’s Talk Depression on 19 May at 10.30am-12.00pm Available at: Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG, Luton Central Library LU1 2NG and Online Let’s Talk Bereavement & Loss on 20 May at 1.00pm-3.00pm Available

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ELFT recovery college courses

Bedfordshire and Luton Recovery College are hosting the following courses:

  • Movement for Wellbeing from April through till 12 August at 1.30pm-3.00pm
    Available at:
    Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG
  • Let’s Talk Depression on 19 May at 10.30am-12.00pm
    Available at:
    Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG, Luton Central Library LU1 2NG and Online
  • Let’s Talk Bereavement & Loss on 20 May at 1.00pm-3.00pm
    Available at:
    Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG and Online
  • Let’s Talk Bereavement & Loss on 20 May at 1.00pm-3.00pm
    Available at:
    Woburn Road, Bedford, MK40 1EG and Online
  • Three Calming Techniques for Anxiety on 21 May at 12.00pm-2.00pm
    Available at:
    Bedford, MK40 1EG, Luton Central Library LU1 2NG and Online

To book your place on any of these courses, enrol here.

You can also find out about other courses, here.

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Local residents across Bedfordshire are being encouraged to attend a drop-in community event focused on breaking the stigma surrounding bladder and bowel health.

Taking place on Thursday, 25th June 2026 at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, the event aims to bring together healthcare professionals, charities, support services, patients, carers, and families for an informative and supportive day.

NHS estimates suggest that around 14 million people in the UK are living with bladder problems, approximately 1 in 5 people. Despite how common continence issues are, many people still feel uncomfortable discussing symptoms or seeking help.

The drop-in event is open to everyone, including patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and members of the public interested in learning more about continence health.

Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with a wide range of organisations and specialist teams, including the Tissue Viability Team, Heart Failure Team, Neuro Team, Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK, Carers in Bedfordshire, and leading continence suppliers, including Coloplast, CliniSupplies, Qufora, and Wellspect.

Organisers hope the event will help local people access advice, discover available services, and feel more confident discussing bladder and bowel health.

Continence Awareness Day 2026
Date: Thursday, 25th June 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (Drop-in event)
Location: Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AH

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]]> Community Partnership Group – Learning Disabilities https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/event/community-partnership-group-learning-disabilities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-partnership-group-learning-disabilities Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=21693 Our next Learning Disabilities Community Partnership Group meeting takes place on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The meeting brings together people with a learning disability, their family members and Carers sharing lived experience, and professionals. The session will include a welcome, a personal story, and informal discussions on support and how people with learning disabilities

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Our next Learning Disabilities Community Partnership Group meeting takes place on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

The meeting brings together people with a learning disability, their family members and Carers sharing lived experience, and professionals. The session will include a welcome, a personal story, and informal discussions on support and how people with learning disabilities can be more involved in shaping local services.

Come along and share your views to help shape improvements in learning disability support locally.

Our agenda can be found here.

Event posterContact Vicky or Jo on 0300 303 8554 or info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk, to book your place.

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Our next Community Partnership Group meeting for Carers takes place on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

The meeting brings together Carers, sharing lived experience, and professionals. The session will include a welcome, a personal story, and informal discussions on support and how Carers can be more involved in shaping local services.

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Come along and share your views to help shape improvements in autism support locally.

Contact Vicky or Jo on 0300 303 8554 or info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk, to book your place.

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Our next Autism Community Partnership Group meeting takes place on Wednesday 4 March 2026.

The meeting brings together people with lived experience, families, carers and professionals. The session will include a welcome, a personal story, and informal discussions on key topics such as diagnosis, support and how people can be more involved in shaping local services.

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Come along and share your views to help shape improvements in autism support locally.

Contact Vicky or Jo on 0300 303 8554 or info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk, to book your place.

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]]> Men’s Health Event – Ampthill https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/event/mens-health-event-ampthill?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mens-health-event-ampthill Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/?post_type=tribe_events&p=21441 Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire is hosting this Men’s Health Event in Ampthill.  Dedicated to men’s health and the people who support them, this event aims to bring people together to talk openly, raise awareness, and share practical ways to look after physical and mental wellbeing. Date: Friday 6th February 2026 Venue: Parkside Hall, Woburn Street,

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Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire is hosting this Men’s Health Event in Ampthill. 

Dedicated to men’s health and the people who support them, this event aims to bring people together to talk openly, raise awareness, and share practical ways to look after physical and mental wellbeing.

Date: Friday 6th February 2026

Venue: Parkside Hall, Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Whether it’s discussion around physical health or navigating mental health challenges, for yourself or someone you care for, there will be something for everyone.

Book your tickets today, and look forward to practical insights from our guest speakers, including David Bateson (founder of Ampthill vs Cancer), Claire Young (a local resilience speaker) and Tony McCool (former professional footballer – sharing his story of loss and how he rebuilt his life whilst caring for his wife).

Free blood pressure checks will also be available on the day, offering a simple way to keep an eye on your health or support someone close to you. Along with this, there will be a range of information stands offering advice, guidance and signposting to wellbeing and support services.

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We look forward to you joining us.

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