23 December 2024

An update on weight loss medication, tirzepatide

On 23 December 2024 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published the Technology Appraisal in relation to tirzepatide (Mounjaro™) which is a new drug for managing obesity. This…

20 December 2024

Walk-in winter vaccinations to continue despite closure of booking service for flu and COVID-19

Local residents who have yet to take up the offer of free vaccinations against flu and COVID-19 this winter have been reminded that they can still access them at venues across…

19 December 2024

Remote monitoring toolkits are reassuring families of local residents receiving home care

The Whzan Blue Box contains various wireless, portable instruments which enable care providers to identify signs of deterioration and illness earlier. Through regular readings of vital signs such as pulse, blood…

17 December 2024

Get the care you need this Christmas

Most NHS services in the community will close for at least some of the Christmas period, but a senior local doctor has issued guidance on how patients can access care during…

16 December 2024

Advice for parents on common childhood winter illness

A senior local nurse has urged parents to prepare for common illnesses which children often experience during the winter months. Understanding these winter ailments and how to manage them is crucial…

13 December 2024

Remember to order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas

A senior local pharmacist is urging residents to ensure that they have enough supply of any medications they need to last them over the festive period. With many practices and pharmacies…

12 December 2024

NHS flu vaccination campaign set to hit key milestone

Local NHS workers are expected to hit a landmark sometime in the next few days, with the delivery of the 250,000th flu vaccination of the winter in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton…

12 December 2024

NHS App roadshow comes to Bedford

Prominent Bedford Borough councillors and charity chief executives were among those who joined forces with staff from the region’s integrated care board on Friday (6 December) to show local residents the…

11 December 2024

New Medical Chief appointed at BLMK Integrated Care Board

Dr Andrew Rochford has been appointed Chief Medical Officer for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, replacing Dr Ian Reckless, who has held the position on an interim basis…

11 December 2024

Get the care you need this Christmas

Pharmacies opening on Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) Bedford Borough Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway Pharmacy, 1 The Broadway, Bedford, MK40 2TJ (10:00am – 2:00pm) Herbert & Herbert, 88 High Street, Clapham, Bedford,…

6 December 2024

Warm up and connect at welcoming winter spaces

As winter approaches, a network of warm, welcoming spaces is set to open across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes to support those facing the cold weather and rising cost of living.…

5 December 2024

Local doctor issues call to get protected against winter viruses ahead of Christmas festivities

A senior local doctor has urged eligible residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to get protected against flu and COVID-19 now to enjoy a worry-free Christmas season. It can take…

29 November 2024

Eligible residents reminded to book in for RSV vaccine

A senior local doctor is reminding eligible residents to book in for the RSV vaccine.  This is a new vaccination, available for the first time this year, to those who qualify.…

28 November 2024

A NEW expert team is injecting a genetic boost into personalised cancer care across the East…

Six Genomic Clinical Practitioners are working with hospitals and care teams to ensure that local patients can benefit from huge advances in genomic medicine. Genomic medicine aims to transform cancer prevention, prediction,…

27 November 2024

Data show more general practice appointments in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes

New figures from NHS England show another big rise in the number of appointments offered at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Practices in the region have provided over…