Health Hub

ADHD

Are you an adult that suspects you may have ADHD? If so, you will need to speak to a clinician. Please complete the form below, return it to the practice ... [continue] ADHD

Autism

Are you an adult that suspects you may have Autism? If so, you will need to speak to a clinician. Please complete the form below, return it to the practice ... [continue] Autism

Bereavement

The Loss Foundation The Loss Foundation is the only UK charity dedicated solely to providing bereavement support following the loss of a loved one to cancer, whether that be spouses, ... [continue] Bereavement

Bowel Cancer Screening

Why is bowel screening offered? Bowel Cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer. Bowel screening aims to find bowel cancer early, before symptoms develop. More than 9 out of 10 people ... [continue] Bowel Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer Screening

Symptoms and Advice Check out the guide on examining your breasts. It is important to see a GP if you have any symptom of breast cancer. Even if you have recently ... [continue] Breast Cancer Screening

Care Leavers

Eastgate Surgery is committed to providing our patients who are living in care or leaving care with only the highest standards of support. Below is a list of organisations you ... [continue] Care Leavers

Carers

Carer’s Emergency Card The Central Bedfordshire Carer’s Emergency Card enables you to record what you would like to happen in case of an emergency. The small card can easily be ... [continue] Carers

Cervical Cancer Screening

Why is cervical screening offered? Cervical screening (a smear test) looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause abnormal cells on the cervix. If HPV is found a cytology test is used as ... [continue] Cervical Cancer Screening

Child Health

Bedfordshire Children’s Centres A list of the children’s centres in Bedfordshire. The centres are places where parents with young children can share the challenges and joys of parenthood. They offer ... [continue] Child Health

Community Support and Groups

Bedford & District Cerebral Palsy Society BDCPS is a small local charity which provides playschemes and youth clubs for disabled young people (aged 0 to 25) in addition to critical ... [continue] Community Support and Groups

Dementia

Citizens Advice Dunstable Citizens Advice Dunstable and District provide a social prescribing service as a way to connect the more vulnerable members of society with the help they truly need. ... [continue] Dementia

Diabetes

What is Diabetes? Bedford Diabetes UK Their aim is to provide support and educate people living with Diabetes, as well as their family, friends and anyone else who is interested ... [continue] Diabetes

Domestic Abuse

Drugs and Alcohol

Path 2 Recovery Path to Recovery (P2R) is a one stop service which provides advice, treatment and support to adults 18+ whose lives are affected by drug or alcohol use. ... [continue] Drugs and Alcohol

Elderly Care

Tibbs Dementia Services They strive to be responsive to the needs and ideas of people with dementia and their carers and actively seek to support people with dementia to have ... [continue] Elderly Care

High Risk Medications

On this page, you will find information about how we prescribe high risk medications, helpful leaflets, as well as support services available to you.

LGBTQIA+ Support

LGBT Foundation LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. Telephone: 0345 330 3030 Website: www.lgbt.foundation Mermaids The charity Mermaids ... [continue] LGBTQIA+ Support

Maternity

Mind the Bump A monthly, women only social group to offer emotional support in a safe environment to address low mood, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy.  ​ Who can attend: Any ... [continue] Maternity

Mental Health

CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services ... [continue] Mental Health

Neurology Support

Parkinson’s UK They’re the Parkinson’s charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Together they can bring forward the day when no one fears Parkinson’s. Telephone: 0808 800 0303 ... [continue] Neurology Support

Sepsis

You cannot catch sepsis from another person. Sepsis is sometimes called septicaemia or blood poisoning. Symptoms Sepsis is life threatening and it can be hard to spot. There are lots ... [continue] Sepsis

Sexual Health

iCaSH iCaSH (integrated Contraception and Sexual Health) service provides all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI), HIV testing, treatment and PrEP. Telephone: 0300 300 3030 ... [continue] Sexual Health

Stop Smoking

Smokefree Bedfordshire Support and services to help you lead a smoke free life. Website: www.smokefreebedfordshire.co.uk Quit with help Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan. ... [continue] Stop Smoking

Veterans

What is a veteran? According to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RGCP), a veteran is an individual who has served in the Armed Forces for at least one day, ... [continue] Veterans

Weight Management

MoreLife Services Helping you to get healthy, MoreLife Services run many programmes designed to help you and your family make small changes which make a big difference. Website: www.more-life.co.uk/bedford Weight Watchers ... [continue] Weight Management

Young People

GP Services for Young People A useful guide to accessing GP services for young people, aged 13 – 16 years old. NHS Young Person Guide Kooth A free and anonymous ... [continue] Young People