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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
Kirby Road 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 ... [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
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 ... [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
Date published: 25th July, 2022
Date last updated: 25th July, 2022