October Half-term Activities
We are delighted to announce that Bedford Borough Council is funding a range of active child care activities across October Half Term. All places are FREE for:
21 Oct 2021
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BLMK mental health referrals almost double national average
Ahead of next week's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Health Councillor Dean Crofts expresses his concern on the demands on mental health services and the impact on those needing treatment. Councillor Dean Crofts said: "The data shows that mental health services in the BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes) area are incredibly stretched. It is very concerning that referrals for our region in the last 5 months are 100% greater than the national average. COVID-19 has had an undeniable impact on the wellbeing of us all, and has contributed to the increased demand for a service that was already struggling."
7 Oct 2021
New Government COVID plan continues to be behind the curve
Commenting on the Government's COVID winter plan Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Christine McHugh reminded last week's Local Outbreak Engagement Board that "The national Government's response has been behind the curve throughout the pandemic, reacting too late to trends that were in fact obvious. Despite the success of the vaccines and vaccine rollout, the latest figures show there are over 10 times the number of cases, 16 times the number of hospitalisations and 3 times as many deaths now compared with the same time last year. In addition, national commentators are saying hospitals are currently operating close to winter-level pressures before winter has even begun."
22 Sep 2021
August Bank Holiday Pharmacy opening times
Not all pharmacies are open on Bank Holiday Monday, but Boots, Lindleys, Lloyds and Tesco in-store pharmacies are open at least part of the day,
29 Aug 2021
Help fight breast cancer by donating a bra
Bedford Railway station will be hosting a 'bra-bank' from Monday (16 August) to help raise money to fight breast cancer.
13 Aug 2021
Weekly Coronavirus figures for Bedford Borough published
The latest weekly coronavirus snapshot for Bedford Borough has been published.
12 Sep 2021