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The four places in our Integrated Care System are vibrant and culturally diverse and cover a population of 1million. Whilst there are health inequalities, there is growth and opportunities for us to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live here.

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Bedford Boroughlink

A diverse Borough with up to 100 different ethnicities and 149 spoken languages. Two thirds of the population live in our urban centres whilst the remaining live in our many rural areas.

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Milton Keyneslink

A mixture of urban and rural areas including distinct towns and villages. 140 languages are spoken in our schools; the population is young with 27% of residents aged 19 or younger.

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Central Bedfordshirelink

A diverse area, with over half of the population living in rural areas and the rest in market towns. The area is generally affluent but there are areas of deprivation.

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Lutonlink

Diverse, densely populated town with over 150 languages and dialects spoken. It has a younger than average population and above average levels of unemployment and deprivation, with high levels of child poverty.

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  • Bedford Boroughlink

    A diverse Borough with up to 100 different ethnicities and 149 spoken languages. Two thirds of the population live in our urban centres whilst the remaining live in our many rural areas.

    More info on your arealink

  • Milton Keyneslink

    A mixture of urban and rural areas including distinct towns and villages. 140 languages are spoken in our schools; the population is young with 27% of residents aged 19 or younger.

    More info on your arealink

  • Central Bedfordshirelink

    A diverse area, with over half of the population living in rural areas and the rest in market towns. The area is generally affluent but there are areas of deprivation.

    More info on your arealink

  • Lutonlink

    Diverse, densely populated town with over 150 languages and dialects spoken. It has a younger than average population and above average levels of unemployment and deprivation, with high levels of child poverty.

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Case Study

27 October 2025

Innovative facial analysis app recognises pain in care home residents

Danecroft is a 34-bed care home in Bedford, predominantly caring for people living with dementia but also other conditions such as Parkinson’s and MS. Since…

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24 October 2025

Half term clinics to offer catch-up vaccinations for children

Parents of children who are behind on any of their immunisations have been reminded that there will be an opportunity to catch up on any…

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17 October 2025

Local care providers use digital toolkit to monitor vital signs and prevent…

A remote monitoring toolkit has demonstrated potential for empowering care staff to make data-led healthcare decisions about the people they care for. The Whzan blue box measures vital signs such…

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15 October 2025

One in five eligible people has already had their flu jab

One in five people eligible for the flu immunisation in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has already had their vaccination, new figures show. It’s always a good idea to get…

Case Study

9 October 2025

Robotic pets comfort Bedford care home residents with dementia

Bedford-based care home residents are reaping the benefits of robotic therapy pets. Hepworth House Residential Care Home has 15 residents and since April 2025, two residents with dementia have been…

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2 October 2025

Digital tool improves mobility and balance in people at risk of falls

The largest real-world evaluation of GaitSmart, an AI-driven digital tool for people with gait (walking pattern) and mobility issues across four sites in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, has seen improved health…