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If you are worried a child may be suffering from harm or risk but do not believe they are in immediate danger, please share your concerns with thte Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Hub (MASH)

Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Council Phone: 01234 718700 (office hours) or 0300 300 8123 (out of hours)

Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council: Phone: 0300 300 8585 (office hours) or 0300 300 8123 (out of hours)

Luton

Luton Borough Council: Phone: 01582 547653 (office hours) or 0300 300 8123 (out o

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Robin Porter appointed as chair of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated…

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Supplying local care homes with chairs to lift residents after a fall…

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