9 February 2023

Parents urged to catch up on flu vaccination at children’s clinics this half term

Parents of children who have not yet been vaccinated against flu this winter have been urged to attend one of a series of catch-up sessions for children this February half term,…

7 February 2023

Digital Innovations in Local Adult Social Care Showcased to National Health Leaders

A dynamic programme of digital investment for the social care sector was on show when senior managers from the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England visited a Bedfordshire…

7 February 2023

Still time to have your say on the future of digital health and care services

There’s still time for residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to give their thoughts and opinions on the future of digital health and care services. Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…

3 February 2023

Live Well Newsletter Issue 1 2023

Welcome to the first issue of 2023 of ‘Live Well’, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. In this issue we highlight some of…

26 January 2023

Catch-up flu clinics for children in Luton

‘Catch-up’ flu clinics for children aged 2 to 15 are set to take place in Luton this weekend (Saturday 28 January) and during the February half-term break. The NHS continues to…

26 January 2023

Bedfordshire Hospitals’ Midwives win NHS England’s Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award

Professor Jacqueline Dunkley–Bent OBE, NHS England’s Chief Midwifery Officer, recently awarded three of our marvellous midwives at Bedfordshire Hospitals these coveted awards. The Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award is awarded to…

26 January 2023

Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy Event

Health and care professionals are invited to attend a ‘Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy’ event hosted by the Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care…

24 January 2023

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Bedford Borough is encouraging residents who have received a letter from their GP inviting them to a cervical screening test, to attend their appointment. Screening helps to detect any pre-cancer changes…

17 January 2023

Changes to provider for Ivel Medical Centre, Biggleswade

Statement on Ivel Medical Centre, Biggleswade The GP partners at Ivel Medical Centre in Biggleswade have notified Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) of their decision to…

17 January 2023

First ‘Using Quality Improvement to Tackle Inequity’ workshop held in BLMK

A workshop on using quality improvement to tackle inequity was delivered for the first time in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes – a big step forward as part of Bedfordshire, Luton…

12 January 2023

Victor’s diabetes prevention journey in Luton

When Victor was first told he was at high risk and very close to developing Type 2 Diabetes, he was worried and wasn’t sure what steps he needed to take to…

9 January 2023

Quality Improvement in Care Homes – Promoting Infection Prevention and Control

The IPC and QI Team with Meds Management team Using money provided by NHS England to improve Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) in care homes, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated…

4 January 2023

Message from Dr Whiteman, Chief Medical Director

With Group A STREP, flu and Covid-19 infections circulating in our communities, we are seeing an increase in the number of very sick people who need urgent care in our area.…

4 January 2023

New Luton Dementia Service Will Support Care Homes

Launch of new service in Luton, supporting care homes caring for people with a diagnosis of Dementia. Bedfordshire Dementia Intensive Support Service has been awarded temporary funding until the end of…

3 January 2023

NHS Launches New Dementia Diagnosis Drive in Central Bedfordshire 

A new specialist dementia diagnosis service is being set up by the Trust in Central Bedfordshire as part of a national NHS pilot. Care home residents will be assessed for the condition…