September 27, 2021

Have your say on social care

Here is a great opportunity to have your say on social care services in your area

Have your say by completing the care services survey

See the draft priorities for care market development within the eastern region:

Stakeholders statement of Regional Priorities for Care Market Development:
https://www.adasseast.org.uk/download/1034/
Easy read Statement of Regional Priorities for Care Market Development: https://www.adasseast.org.uk/download/1031/

The organisers would now like to pause in order to listen to your thoughts about what matters to you, they say;

“This is important to ensure the priorities we end up with reflect what really matters to people. We want to ensure that the services and support available are the right ones to help people live the life they want to, to help people do the things that are important to them and enable people to be as independent as possible.”

The survey is organised by Essex County Council but covers Luton, Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire too.

Have your say by completing the care services survey

March 14, 2021

Help the NHS by choosing the right service

Health, News, NHS

Update 30th March 2021:

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Book a coronavirus vaccination if you’re eligible
Get a PCR test if you have symptoms of coronavirus (GOV.UK)
Find out if you can get rapid lateral flow tests if you do not have symptoms (GOV.UK)

Choosing the right NHS service

Choosing the right NHS service will help get you the best advice. It will reduce the pressure on the most critical healthcare services, freeing them up to help those who need it most.

If you become unwell or are injured, there are a number of NHS services available to you to provide the best health care for your needs:

Pharmacies

Your local pharmacy can provide treatments and advice for a wide range of complaints. They can also advise you on what to stock in your medicine cabinet. Find your nearest pharmacy on the NHS website.

Your GP

Your GP Surgery is still there to help you. You may have a telephone or online consultation before a face to face appointment but they will do everything they can to help you.

NHS 111

111 is the free NHS service which you should use if you need medical help or advice that isn’t an emergency. You can contact NHS 111 by using the free online service (111.nhs.uk) or by calling 111 from any telephone. 111 is available 24 hours a day, all year round and is staffed by trained advisors that will get you the help you need.

999

999 is for serious and life-threatening emergencies only. Life threatening conditions include things such as severe chest pains, breathing difficulties, choking, and serious bleeding injuries. At the A&E, the most seriously ill patients will be seen before those with less urgent conditions.

If you need any additional advice regarding what support is available for your health needs, please contact the AdviceCentral team for more information.

December 31, 2020

Get some help during the coronavirus crisis

Money, NHS, Uncategorized, Wellbeing

Useful links to help and support during the coronavirus crisis

Please email us or call us on 0300 303 6666 if you need any help and advice.

We are here to help you during these difficult times.

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Help from your local council

Register with Central Bedfordshire Council for support

Here are some useful links to websites and organisations for advice during the coronavirus crisis.

Regularly updated coronavirus information from Citizens Advice:

The Disability Resource Centre – The Disability Resource Centre is a local charity and has lots of information on their website. The team is contactable by telephone, email, Facebook Messenger, text, WhatsApp and you can chat directly to the team on their website.

Can you help?

The National Care Force is a nationwide network of care providers, healthcare workers and volunteers ready to support the most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak. See the The National Care Force website for full details.

Category: NHS

Have your say on social care

Here is a great opportunity to have your say on social care services in your area

Help the NHS by choosing the right service

Choosing the right NHS service

Pharmacies

Your GP

NHS 111

999

Get some help during the coronavirus crisis

Useful links to help and support during the coronavirus crisis

Help from your local council

Paying your utility bills

Paying your rent or mortgage

Help for the self employed

Benefits

Overdrafts/Credit Cards

Managing your money

Hardship Funds

Donations

Can you help?