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BLMK ICB says it's made big changes since the review by Luton pastor, the Reverend Lloyd Denny (inset).

Big changes for care board in wake of 'landmark' report

The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has issued advice on sepsis following an ongoing storyline on Coronation Street that sees character Bethany Platt diagnosed with the condition

Health Board issues sepsis advice following Coronation Street storyline

From iconic bunk bands and vintage race days to fireworks and musical theatre; here's out 15 picks what to do in Bedfordshire before the end of 2024, with minimal Christmas involvement.

15 exciting events around Bedfordshire before the end of 2024

Tips for holidaymakers to be savvy with cashback offers

Get up to 50% cashback with these sneaky holiday hacks

BLMK ICB chief executive Felicity Cox. Picture: Tony Margiocchi

"We know that we are not getting everything right" admits care board

Ruby-Anne in hospital, and right, during a photo shoot at 18-months-old with mum, Shelly. Images supplied by Shelly Wright.

Mum whose baby nearly died of RSV urges pregnant woman to get vaccine

Bedfordshire residents can use a toolbar (top) to translate health information into their native languages when using BLMK's website

Bedfordshire residents can use a toolbar to translate local health information

A report by the Institute for Government has provided recommendations for how devolution can be completed across the whole of England by the end of the current Parliament

Recommendation to bring devolution to areas including Luton and MK

Those with conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis or personality disorders are likely to die up to 20 years earlier than the general population

More than two in five with mental illnesses don’t receive all health checks

GaitSmart technology aims to improve muscle strength, balance, and overall mobility

New tech to prevent falls to be rolled out across Bedfordshire

Teenager having a measles vaccination. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Parents urged catch up on children’s jabs at clinics this autumn

The medical director of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has urged parents to vaccinate their children to prevent the outbreak of illnesses this winter.

Olivia Preston

Borough Hall, Bedford (Image LDRS)

Bedfordshire's councils: It's "extremely early days" in devolution talks

Edith Griffith Chair of Leighton Linslade Health Provision Group.

Column: Health Matters

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

A fifth of staff absences in Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust are stress-related

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust: Here are all the latest waiting times numbers

Many primary schools across Bedfordshire have high numbers of students working at the expected level (Photo: National World/Google)

The 19 best-rated primary schools in Bedfordshire

There are plenty of great secondary schools across Bedfordshire (Photo: National World/Google)

Bedfordshire's 16 top-rated secondary schools

The British Dental Association said for millions accessing NHS dentistry "is just a nice idea rather that a reality they can depend on"

More than a quarter of people struggle to get an NHS dentist appointment

MP for Luton North, Sarah Owens, with the team at Milliner House on July 12

Residents at Luton care home enjoy MP visit

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Trust pays out £11m in negligence claims for childbirth and maternity failings

A new set of videos are to be made available to help autistic people navigate NHS appointments

New video guides will help autistic people prepare for NHS appointments

Arriva's Leighton Buses Partnership is finalist in industry awards

Arriva's Leighton Buses partnership is finalist in national transport awards

Health news.

Last chance for Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes residents to get Covid-19 jab

Health news

Bedfordshire patients urged to use NHS 'wisely' during strike

Take a look at the submissions that really caught the eye of calendar-makers at Keech. Picture: Richard Southan, Jean Fitch and Anwar Talukdar

Keech Hospice Care reveals reader’s images selected for 2025 charity calendar

Maahwish Mirza in Ampthill Photo: Labour Party

Labour's candidate for Mid Beds vows to be "committed, active and visible"

File photo dated 10/09/14 of a GP registration form

More GPs in Bedfordshire figures show - but 2019 recruitment pledge not met

Scabs were left on Thomas' face as the burns began to heal. A travel content creator was left scarred after he bit into a fruit from a market in Mexico.

Watch: I got third degree burns after eating a cashew nut shell

Video shows the moment a tourist sampled an exotic fruit he bought from a market - which left with third-degree burns on his face.

Lucinda Herbert

The outline consultation has been put on hold

‘Vital’ work on Leighton Buzzard healthcare plans must continue

Arriva's network changes boost airport trips

Cleared for take-off: Arriva's links with London Luton Airport and Leighton Buzz...

Road closed sign. Photo from David Davies PA Images

Central Bedfordshire Council warns people to be aware of road closures

People are being urged to get their children vaccinated - photo Gareth Fuller

Vaccination centre opens in Leighton Buzzard as measles cases rise

Seeking this couple!

Lost Memories Found: Vintage Clutch Reveals Decades of Family Joy, Seeks Reunion...

Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain.

Watch: Gang escape with £600,000 in cash in ATM raids across Britain

Youngsters should have easier access to learning music

Hitting all the right notes, funding boost for budding musicians in Bedfordshire

Edith Griffith Chair of Patients’ Health Provision Group

COLUMN: Health Matters

Workers Party GB PCC candidate Waheed Akbar and the party's MP George Galloway Photo: LDRS

George Galloway says there's 'no better' candidate for Bedfordshire's PCC

The entrance of Universal Studios in Hollywood . Picture: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images

Universal Studios theme park plan could create up to 10,000 jobs

Bav Shah says he is "delighted" to have been appointed the new High Sherriff of Bedfordshire.

New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire 'delighted' to take up the role

The report aims to improve outcomes for the Roma community - stock picture

Roma community struggles to find right healthcare

The money has been made available following an in-depth review on the subject by Luton pastor, the Reverend Lloyd Denny (inset).

Healthwatch organisations to get £50k to tackle health inequality

interior shot of a doctor’s waiting room, photo from Adobe stock

Hundreds of Bedfordshire patients face long waits for autism diagnosis

File photo of patients sitting in the waiting room at a GP practice.

Bedfordshire patients have among worst experiences at GP practices in England

Ian Thompson running in Luton accompanied by wife Margaret. (Image: Keystone Press, Alamy Stock Photo)

Yesteryear: Trainee teacher’s extraordinary marathon success

New video guides will help autistic people understand health and social care appointments

New video to help autistic people understand health and social care appointments

Launch held ahead of Autism Awareness Week

Olga Norford

Robopets have already been introduced at care homes and MK hospital. Picture shows MK Friends chair Clare Hill with Ward Sister Annie Sarmiento following a donation of Robopets to Ward 19 at Milton Keynes University Hospital

Care homes to be given Robopets as part of £1m healthcare boost

GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed for some or all of the Easter holiday

People urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of  Easter break

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is fourth with 7.69% - the area has 91 GP practices

New study reveals Beds people have the 4th longest wait for a GP appointment

Here are some of the winners from last year. Picture: Keech Hospice Care

Keech Hospice Care wants your photos for its 2025 charity calendar

There is a permanent blood donor centre in Luton town centre

Blood donors in Bedfordshire urged to come forward to help save lives

An outline health plan for the area could be published in May

New health plans for Leighton Buzzard and Linslade set to be unveiled in May

People are being advised to use NHS services wisely amid further strike action

Warning of disruption to health services as doctors strike again

John Korchak, Managing Director, Inform Direct

Successful Year For Company Start-Ups In Bedfordshire

The news marks the start of Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month (February)

Game-changing heartburn health checks to detect cancer rolled out

John outside the former Post Office in the village. Picture: John Hanna

Sub-postmaster says he finally has the confidence to speak out after scandal