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Supporting and helping those living with dying, death and bereavement and their carers is a priority for BLMK. The well being of families, carers and communities is uppermost in the minds of our health and social care professionals. We want the well being and quality of life to be maintained throughout life and tailor the care we deliver around what matters most. As we review the end of life services that we currently offer, we intend to put the individual and their family at the centre. Participation in the Marie Curie Survey is the first step towards achieving our aim and we would be grateful for your support. Further information on the BLMK End of Life review will be released on this page as our work takes shape.

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16 February 2026

Half term clinics to offer catch-up vaccinations amid outbreak

Parents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to bring their children’s vaccinations up to date, following news of a fast-spreading outbreak of…

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6 February 2026

Have your say on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre –…

People across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas have been invited to have their say on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to a new,…

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4 February 2026

Bedford and Central Bedfordshire residents to be offered lung cancer screening

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On World Cancer Day, Denise marks 10 years since her first breast…

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2 February 2026

More appointments on offer in general practices, new figures show

The number of appointments available at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes continued to rise in the three months to November 2025, according to new data published by…

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29 January 2026

Urgent dental appointments now available in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Extra appointments are available now for people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who need urgent or emergency dental care. There are 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments being rolled out…