Thanking Our Volunteers 🎄
On 16th December, we were delighted to thank our wonderful volunteers with a Volunteers Christmas Celebration. The afternoon was filled with festive fun, laughter, and creativity, as everyone came together to celebrate another successful
Residents asked to have their say in council tax support consultation
Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a consultation on its Local Council Tax Support Scheme (LCTS) for working-age claimants. The consultation – which opened on Wednesday 26th November and closes on Wednesday 7th January 2026 gives residents
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 email info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk and we will respond from 5th January onwards. If you would
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 being delayed, lost, or rejected. Our new research revealed that one in seven
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 mental health problems among adults have risen from 15.5% of 16- to 64-year-olds