13 March 2023

Residents advised to choose services wisely as hospital fears services could be overwhelmed  

Health leaders in Bedfordshire are urging residents to use NHS services wisely over the coming days to help ensure that care is available to patients who need it most.  Bedfordshire Hospitals…

10 March 2023

New technology introduced to improve access to health and care

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has rolled out new technology across its websites to help make information about health and care services easier to access. Following engagement with…

9 March 2023

Your GP surgery may now help with more than just your medical needs

You may be able get support with more than just your medical needs the next time you visit your GP surgery. That’s because a new team of workers is now available…

6 March 2023

More patients are being seen at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Doctors’ surgeries in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) are seeing more patients than a year ago, according to new figures published by the NHS today (Monday 6 March).  The data,…

3 March 2023

Health leaders urge local people to get active on World Obesity Day

On World Obesity Day (4 March 2023), health leaders across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are urging people to get active. Around one in every three adults in our area is…

24 February 2023

BLMK Mental Health Summit

A public call has been issued for people with lived experience to help shape mental health care planning and delivery across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Service users,…

24 February 2023

People with long-term conditions urged to get protected with a flu jab

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who have been newly diagnosed with a long-term condition have been reminded to come forward for a flu jab. Flu is a highly infectious…

24 February 2023

Start spring with a smile

As we start to move into the spring season and step away from the cold, dark evenings of winter, it’s important to remind ourselves to take care of our mental wellbeing…

24 February 2023

Bedford coffee mornings provide people with health and wellbeing advice

New community coffee mornings are providing people in Bedford with the opportunity to access health and wellbeing advice. Taking place on the first Thursday of every month at Christ the King…

21 February 2023

Local people benefit from mental health support at Crisis Cafés

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are benefitting from access to mental health crisis support 365 days a year thanks to drop-in Crisis Cafés. Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated…

21 February 2023

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board partners with Mental Health Innovations: text…

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has partnered with charity Mental Health Innovations to offer young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes free and confidential…

17 February 2023

Huge demand for children’s flu vaccinations prompts more sessions

Additional catch-up sessions for children’s flu vaccinations will be held across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes following high levels of demand at sessions held during the half-term holiday. 600 vaccinations were…

16 February 2023

Bedford Borough Council Launch Cost of Living Grant Fund

A grant-funding scheme launched in Bedford Borough will support 13 voluntary organisations and community groups to help people struggling with the cost of living. Bedford Borough Council is working with Compass…

14 February 2023

Don’t let your heart burn on Valentine’s Day – get it checked, experts warn

If your heart burns with more than passion this Valentine’s Day, don’t ignore it – that’s the warning from cancer experts in the east of England. As part of Oesophageal Cancer Awareness…

10 February 2023

Health Minister praises NHS apprentices at celebration event

A Government Health Minister has praised local NHS Nursing Associate apprentices at a celebration event on Thursday evening (9 February), as part of National Apprenticeships Week 2023. Will Quince MP, Minister…