USEFUL RESOURCES
ACCESS BEDFORD
Works with the D/deaf and hard of hearing community to make Bedford Borough more accessible. They also have a facebook social group for Deaf people living in and around Bedford Tel 07376 262 873 www.accessbedford.org.uk
BEDFORDSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITIES CHARITY
Delivering a wide range of rural development and community projects. Tel 01234 838771 www.bedsrcc.org.uk
BEDFORDSHIRE WELLBEING SERVICE
Offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better. Tel 01234 880400 www.bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk
AGE UK BEDFORDSHIRE
Local organisation solely devoted to the welfare of the over 50’s in
Bedfordshire. Tel 01234 360510 www.ageuk.org.uk/bedfordshire
BEDFORD WOMEN’S CENTRE
Supporting women in the community who may have experienced Domestic Abuse or want more information about healthy relationships. Tel 01234 316801 www.bedfordwomenscentre.org.uk
AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE
Independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families across Bedfordshire. Tel 01234 350704 www.autismbedfordshire.net
BOLD
www.bo4ld.org.uk
BEDFORD BOROUGH LOCAL OFFER
A place where parents and young people with Special Educational Needs and or disabilities can find clubs, activities and services to support them and their families Here you will find details of upcoming events, clubs and services available in the Borough of Bedford. www.localoffer.bedford.gov.uk
Supporting and advocating for people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours. Tel 01234 352899
CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE
Local charity helping unpaid carers of all ages and backgrounds to cope with the stresses of their caring role. Tel 0300 111 1919 www.carersinbeds.org.uk
CATS PROTECTION
Tel 0345 260 2505 www.cats.org.uk/bedford
BEDFORD DAYCARE HOSPICE
Provides individualised holistic care to patients suffering with a life-limiting condition from the point of diagnosis through treatment to remission or palliative care. Tel 01234 352 015 www.bedforddaycarehospice.org.uk 64
CHUMS
Mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people 01525 863924 www.chumscharity.org
