Health News

The annual flu vaccination programme is now underway across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, with many GP practices and pharmacies offering the flu jab.

Records show people in Bedfordshire have already received their COVID-19 booster, and BLMK CCG is encouraging everyone that is eligible to book when invited.

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group is asking residents to share their views on proposed changes to local healthcare policy.

A new appointment booking system for paediatric (children) blood tests will be available from Monday 18 October at Bedford Hospital, and Monday 1 November at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D).

Sunday 10 October 2021 is World Mental Health Day and Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to check in, and try out the Every Mind Matters ‘Mind Plan Quiz’.

A new confidential service offering vital wellbeing and psychological support to key workers across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) has been launched.

Health and care teams across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes are working more closely than ever to prepare for the increasing pressures on services as winter 2021 approaches.

Under the proposals, a £60m new premises is scheduled for Bedford Health Village, while £10m would be spent improving the Luton centre for mental health, next to the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Introduced ahead of what is expected to be a busy winter, the ‘Silver Frailty Line’, connects ambulance crews to frailty nurse practitioners and consultants within the hospital.