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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.

    More info on your arealink

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17 April 2025

Get the care you need this Easter: advice on NHS opening times…

Many families will be looking forward to spending the Easter holiday together, but NHS staff will also enjoy the chance to take a long weekend…

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17 April 2025

The importance of mental wellbeing – Stress Awareness Month

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System is marking Stress Awareness Month by encouraging people to prioritise their mental wellbeing and seek support to…

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16 April 2025

More appointments are available for patients at local general practices

General practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are offering more appointments than a year ago, according to new figures released by NHS England. The data – covering December 2024…

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14 April 2025

Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions before holiday weekends

People who take regular medications have been urged to check they have sufficient supplies to last the long Easter weekend (Good Friday, 18 April to Easter Monday, 21 April) and…

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9 April 2025

ICB welcomes prospect of better health through boosts to local economy

Health chiefs have expressed their delight at the prospect of better health for local people, following two major economic announcements in recent days. An artist’s impression of the proposed development…

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8 April 2025

Breaking down barriers: Breast screening awareness event empowers neurodiverse adults

Autistic adults and those with learning disabilities were invited to attend an event to learn more about breast screening and the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer. An X-ray…