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Information Directory Central Bedfordshire
Contents About Us
Community Based
Get Involved
Care in your own home
Local Information Directory
Choosing the right care home
Hospitals
Residential & Nursing
GP Surgeries & Pharmacies
Become a Member
Dentists
Membership Form
Opticians
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About Us Who are Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire? Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire is the independent consumer champion created to gather and represent the views of the public. We will play a role at both local and national level to make sure that your experience of health and social care are taken into account by the service providers.
Our Mission statement Our mission is for Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire to be the independent consumer champion providing a strong voice for all local people to influence the way health and social care services are planned, provided and delivered.
What do we do?
What powers do we have?
We:
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• Listen to your views and concerns about local health and social care services. • Use your views to initiate and write reports on services and make recommendations on how services can be improved. • Use your views to give feedback to organisations responsible for planning, commissioning, delivering or monitoring health and social care services and hold them to account. • Provide you with information and signposting about local health and social care services. This includes how to access them and what to do if things go wrong. • Visit publicly funded health and social care services to talk to patients, service users, carers and staff. • Make sure the voices of people who are vulnerable or less able to speak are heard. • Alert Healthwatch England or the Care Quality Commission, where appropriate, to concerns about specific care providers and health or social care matters.
• Have a seat on the local Health and Wellbeing Board (known as the People and Communities Board in Central Bedfordshire) – This is the Board that oversees local health and social care and can influence how services are set up and commissioned. • Can Enter and View any publicly funded health or social care organisation. • Make our findings known to the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), local authority, NHS and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The CQC are the independent regulator for health and social care services and have to act on advice from Healthwatch. • Can escalate concerns to Healthwatch England, who influence health and social care provision at a national level.
About Us What is Health and Social Care? Health Care NHS hospital services - all inpatient and out patient services, hospital food, midwifery, nursing and doctors. Community healthcare services - District Nurses, Physiotherapy, Community Midwifery, Podiatry, GP’s, Opticians, Pharmacies, Occupational Therapists and Dentists. Social Care Social Care Services for adults and Children can include: Physical disabilities. Learning disabilities. Mental Health. Older People and vulnerable adults. Support for carers. Residential and nursing care. Domiciliary care. Safeguarding. How can Healthwatch CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE Help YOU? Talk to us if:
Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire wants you to have your say and you can do this in a variety of ways
Phone us: 0300 303 8554 E-mail us: info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk
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You need information about health and social care services. You would like to share your experiences of local health and social care services the good and bad. You would like to tell us your views on local health and social care services. You want to praise your local health and social care services.
Get Involved
Are you passionate about health and social care? Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire volunteers play a vital role in helping to ensure that we gather the issues that matter to help improve local health and social care services. As a truly independent charitable organisation, we rely heavily on our fantastic volunteers to help achieve this, and could not do it without their valued help in helping to promote Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire within the local community. All volunteers, whether they can spend 1 hour or 21 hours with us, will be given the necessary training, support and travel expenses. If you are interested in being involved with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire we would love to hear from you. We are always keen to involve people interested in volunteering with us and there are a variety of ways you can help; from ‘Enter and View’, to taking surveys, attending events, representing Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire on focus groups, patient participation panels, or even giving us a hand in our Office. There are many varying roles for all ages ,all abilities and all walks of life.
Your feedback can make a difference! Everyone who uses health and social care services has the right to expect a high standard. In order to help those organisations achieve these standards, we need your help. That’s why we actively encourage and welcome your feedback.
We will summarise your feedback and provide it to the organisations that deliver our health and social care services in Central Bedfordshire, so they can get a clear picture of your experiences when using the services they provide. This will help them encourage and reward good practice, as well as identify and rectify any problems you may encounter. Your voice really could make a difference. You can review as many services as you like, and if you use a service on more than one occasion you can leave feedback each time you visit. We will ask you for a little information about yourself when you leave a review, but if you prefer you can leave a review anonymously. Tell us when things are going well and when they’re not, so we can do something about it. You can do this online here by submitting a review of your experience, or contact us by telephone on 0300 303 8554 or by email at info@healthwatchcentralbedfordshire.org.uk If you want to get involved contact us:
Phone: 0300 303 8554 E-mail: info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk Write to us: Room118 ,Capability House, Wrest Park, Silsoe MK45 4HR,Bedfordshire You can also talk to us at any of our regular information drop in sessions across Central Bedfordshire. Please visit our website for details. www.healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk
Local Information Directory The Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire Information Directory helps local residents find out where to go for help and support about any issues within health and social care. Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire can point you in the right direction when raising a concern or making a complaint, they can help you find support groups for medical conditions, mental or physical disability needs. We can also help you locate a local GP, a dentist, pharmacy or opticians. We are here to help, and give you information to make sure you get the best support from your local services. We can’t tell you what choice to make but we can give you information you need to make comparisons to help you decide what’s best for your needs.
You can contact the Healthwatch Local Information Directory in any of these ways: Phone: 0300 303 8554 E-mail: info@healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk Visit our website www.healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk If you run a local voluntary, charity or community group and would like to be included in the directory then please contact Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire using any of the contact details above.
Hospitals
Salisbury House Surgery Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS 01525 243890 www.salisburyhousesurgery.co.uk/
Woburn Surgery Eleanor Close, Woburn, MK17 9QU 01525 290214 www.asplandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/
Chiltern Hills medical Practice 106 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LN 01582 608420 www.intrahealth.co.uk/surgeries/chiltern-hillsmedical-practice
Toddington Medical Centre Luton Road, Toddington, LU5 6DE 01525 872222 www.toddingtondoctors.co.uk/
Wheatfield Surgery 60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, LU4 0TR 01582 601116 www.wheatfieldsurgery.co.uk/
Dr Hughes and Partners The Surgery, Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4TA 01582 528701 www.bartongroupsurgeries.co.uk/
West Street Surgery 89 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SF 01582 664401 www.weststreetsurgery.org.uk/
Dr Gledhill and Partners King’s Road Surgery, 27b Kings Road, Sandy, SG19 1EJ 01767 682277 www.kingsroadsurgery.org.uk/
Bassett Road Surgery 29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR 01525 373111 www.bassettroadsurgery.co.uk/
Sunnyhill Healthcare CIC High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SN 01462 732144 www.arleseymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/
Dr Kapur and Partners Sandy Health Centre, Northcroft, Sandy, SG19 1JQ 01767 682525 www.sandyhealthcentre.nhs.uk/welcome,39412.htm
Dr Kirkham and Partners Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ 01767 316346 www.drkirkhamandpartners.nhs.uk/
Dr S J Morris and Partners Flitwick Surgery, Highlands, Flitwick, MK45 1DZ 01525 715300 www.flitwicksurgery.co.uk/ Dr Cakebread and Partners Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5FS 01462 818620 www.sheffordhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net/ Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, MK45 2TG 01525 300898 www.houghtonclosesurgery.co.uk/ Oliver Street Surgery 57 Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SB 01525 631395 www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=E81077 Greensand Surgery The Health Centre, Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SB 01525 631390 www.greensandsurgery.co.uk/
Dr Collins and Partners Lower Stondon Surgery, The Hawthorns, 109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6JJ 01462 850305 www.lowerstondon.gpsurgery.net/Webdesk/ netblast/pages/index.html?id=327212 Leighton Road Surgery 1 Leighton Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1LB 01525 327571 www.leightonroadsurgery.co.uk/ Kirby Road Surgery 58 Kirby Road, Dunstable, LU6 3JH 01582 609121 www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk/about-us Priory Gardens Surgery The Health Centre, Church Street, Dunstable, LU6 3SU 01582 699622 www.priorygardenssurgery.co.uk/
East Gate Surgery East Gate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU 01582 670050 www.eastgatesurgery.co.uk/ Houghton Regis Medical Centre Peel Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5EZ 01582 866161 www.houghtonregismedicalcentre.co.uk/ Ivel Valley Medical Centre 35 - 39 The Baulk, Biggleswade, SG18 0PX 01767 312441 www.ivelmedicalcentre.co.uk/ Greensands Medical Practice Brick End, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2QS 01767 260340 www.greensands.org.uk/ Kingsbury Court Surgery Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RS 01582 663218 www.kingsburycourtsurgery.nhs.uk/ Larksfield Surgery Medical Partnership Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB 01462 732200 www.larksfieldsurgery.gpsurgery.net/Webdesk/ netblast/pages/index.html Asplands Medical Centre Asplands Medical Centre, Asplands Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8QP 01908 582069 www.asplandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ Grovebury Road Surgery Ridegway Court, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SF 01525 851888 www.groveburyroadsurgery.org.uk/ Caddington Surgery 33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE 01582 725673 www.caddingtonsurgery.co.uk/
GP Surgeries & Pharmacies CH Barton Pharmacy
Telephone:
01582 881263
www.chbartonchemist.co.uk 79 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay Bedford MK45 4LL
Salisbury House Surgery Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS 01525 243890 www.salisburyhousesurgery.co.uk/
Dr Hughes and Partners The Surgery, Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4TA 01582 528701 www.bartongroupsurgeries.co.uk/
Chiltern Hills medical Practice 106 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LN 01582 608420 www.intrahealth.co.uk/surgeries/chiltern-hillsmedical-practice
Dr Gledhill and Partners King’s Road Surgery, 27b Kings Road, Sandy, SG19 1EJ 01767 682277 www.kingsroadsurgery.org.uk/
Wheatfield Surgery 60 Wheatfield Road, Luton, LU4 0TR 01582 601116 www.wheatfieldsurgery.co.uk/ West Street Surgery 89 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SF 01582 664401 www.weststreetsurgery.org.uk/ Bassett Road Surgery 29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AR 01525 373111 www.bassettroadsurgery.co.uk/ Dr Kapur and Partners Sandy Health Centre, Northcroft, Sandy, SG19 1JQ 01767 682525 www.sandyhealthcentre.nhs.uk/welcome,39412. htm Dr S J Morris and Partners Flitwick Surgery, Highlands, Flitwick, MK45 1DZ 01525 715300 www.flitwicksurgery.co.uk/ Dr Cakebread and Partners Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5FS 01462 818620 www.sheffordhealthcentre.gpsurgery.net/ Houghton Close Surgery 1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, MK45 2TG 01525 300898 www.houghtonclosesurgery.co.uk/ Oliver Street Surgery 57 Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SB 01525 631395 www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index. aspx?p=E81077 Greensand Surgery The Health Centre, Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SB 01525 631390 www.greensandsurgery.co.uk/
Sunnyhill Healthcare CIC High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SN 01462 732144 www.arleseymedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ Dr Kirkham and Partners Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ 01767 316346 www.drkirkhamandpartners.nhs.uk/ Dr Collins and Partners Lower Stondon Surgery, The Hawthorns, 109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, SG16 6JJ 01462 850305 www.lowerstondon.gpsurgery.net/Webdesk/ netblast/pages/index.html?id=327212 Leighton Road Surgery 1 Leighton Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1LB 01525 327571 www.leightonroadsurgery.co.uk/ Kirby Road Surgery 58 Kirby Road, Dunstable, LU6 3JH 01582 609121 www.kirbyroadsurgery.co.uk/about-us Priory Gardens Surgery The Health Centre, Church Street, Dunstable, LU6 3SU 01582 699622 www.priorygardenssurgery.co.uk/ East Gate Surgery East Gate House, 28-34 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RU 01582 670050 www.eastgatesurgery.co.uk/ Houghton Regis Medical Centre Peel Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5EZ 01582 866161 www.houghtonregismedicalcentre.co.uk/ Ivel Valley Medical Centre 35 - 39 The Baulk, Biggleswade, SG18 0PX 01767 312441 www.ivelmedicalcentre.co.uk/
Woburn Surgery Eleanor Close, Woburn, MK17 9QU 01525 290214 www.asplandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/
Greensands Medical Practice Brick End, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2QS 01767 260340 www.greensands.org.uk/
Toddington Medical Centre Luton Road, Toddington, LU5 6DE 01525 872222 www.toddingtondoctors.co.uk/
Kingsbury Court Surgery Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RS 01582 663218 www.kingsburycourtsurgery.nhs.uk/
We offer a prescription collection and delivery service Larksfield Surgery Medical Partnership Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB 01462 732200 www.larksfieldsurgery.gpsurgery.net/Webdesk/ netblast/pages/index.html Asplands Medical Centre Asplands Medical Centre, Asplands Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8QP 01908 582069 www.asplandsmedicalcentre.co.uk/ Grovebury Road Surgery Ridegway Court, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SF 01525 851888 www.groveburyroadsurgery.org.uk/ Caddington Surgery 33 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EE 01582 725673 www.caddingtonsurgery.co.uk/
GP Surgeries & Pharmacies Lloyds pharmacy Market place, Bigleswade 01525 864430 Lloyds Pharmacy Sandy 5 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1HU 01767 680338 www.lloydspharmacy.com/ Lloyds Pharmacy Potton 17 Market Square, Potton, SG19 2NP 01767 260236 www.lloydspharmacy.com/ Boots Biggleswade 9-10 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8JS 01767 313278 www.boots.com/en/Pharmacy-Health/
Arlesey Pharmacy 31 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6RA 01462 731200 www.arleseypharmacy.co.uk
Allen D R 3 Mill Road, Cranfield, MK43 0JG 01234 750238
Henlow Pharmacy 197A Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JE 01462 850880 Lloyds Pharmacy Shefford Richard Daniels House, High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DD 01462 813283 www.lloydspharmacy.com/ Tesco Instore Pharmacy 10 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DS 01525 712543
Tuda Pharmacy 14 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY 01525 872093 www.numarkpharmacists.co.uk/ C &H Barton LTD 79 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LL 01582 881263 www.numarkpharmacists.co.uk/ Lloyds Pharmacy Leighton Buzzard 3-5 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU 01525 372175 www.lloydspharmacy.com/
Jardines The Saxon Centre, 5 Kingsfield Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AT 01767 313092
Tesco Instore Pharmacy Coniston Road, Flitwick, MK45 1LX 01525 252449
Langford Pharmacy 73a Church Street, Langford, SG18 9QA 01462 701518
Cheeseman W & Son 3-5 Church Street, Ampthill, MK45 2PJ 01525 402173
Boots Dunstable 36-40 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4HR 01582 663351 www.boots.com/en/Pharmacy-Health/
Superdrug Biggleswade 5a Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 9QA 01767 600018 www.superdrug.com/
The Highlands Pharmacy LTD Highlands, Flitwick, MK45 1DZ 01525 716933
Sainsbury’s Pharmacy 2-8 Luton-Dunstable Busway, Dunstable, LU5 4RF 01582 671236
McLaren Pharmacy 67 Bedford Road, Martson Moretaine, MK43 0LA 01234 764222
Acorn 57 Katherine Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4NP 01582 663501
Stotfold Pharmacy 1 Brook Street, Stotfold, SG5 4LA 01462 730249
Lloyds Pharmacy Dunstable 7-11 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4HR 01582 661149
CH Barton Pharmacy prescription ordering prescription collection and delivery service travel advice and malaria prevention without prescrition stop smoking service - we can help you quit! we offer a range of disability living aids
We offer a range of disability living aids & we stock a selected range, with additional products available to order
morning after pill and chlamydia testing
Available 8:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday
medicines use review
All our pharmacists are qualified to offer a comprehensive review and advise you on your medication
WE HAVE A CONSULTATION ROOM FOR ALL CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSIONS WITH CUSTOMERS
Telephone:
01582 881263
www.chbartonchemist.co.uk
79 Bedford Road Barton-le-Clay, Bedford MK45 4LL
OPENING HOURS MON - FRI SATURDAY SUNDAY
8:30am - 6:30pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed
Dentists AMPTHILL DENTAL PRACTICE WILMINGTON LODGE, 19 DUNSTABLE STREET, AMPTHILL, BEDS, MK45 2NJ 01252 403 205 WWW.AMPTHILLDENTALPRACTICE.CO.UK Flitwick Dental Group - High Street 23 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DX 01525 717288 Carpenters Arms Dental Practice 118 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3HJ 01582 472900 www.obexdental-dunstable.co.uk/ Dunstable Dentral Practise 85 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JJ 01582 664315 www.dunstable-dental.com J kroukamp & partners 23 high street, Flitwick, MK45 1DX 01525 721200 Shefford Dental Practice 34 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG 01462 814020 www.shefforddentalpractice.co.uk Flitwick Dental Group - Station Square 7 Station Square, Flitwick, MK45 1DP 01525 721200 Barton Dental Surgery 81 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LL 01582 882600 barton-le-clay.cylex-uk.co.uk Great Northern Road Dental Clinic 84 Great Northern Road, Dunstable, LU5 4BT 01582 663444 Dental Health Practise 88 Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JN 01582 668199 dentalhealthcarepractice.co.uk
Poynters Road Dental Practice 263 Poynters Road, Dunstable, LU5 4SJ 01582 663822 www.poyntersdentalpractice.co.uk
Pear Tree Dental Practice 28 Hockcliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ 01525 372732 www.peartreedentalpractice.com/
Houghton Regis Dental Centre 105-111 High Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BJ 01582 865001 www.obexdental.co.uk
Premier Smile Studio Specialist Dental Clinic 34 Hockcliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ 01525 372089 www.premiersmilestudio.co.uk/
Toddington Dental Practice 19 Church Square, Toddington, LU5 6AA 01525 877066
Old Bank House Dental Surgery 16-18 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RT 01525 381391
Darrell House Dental Practice 85 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SE 01582 601351
Cherry Trees Dental 56 Soulbery Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2RN 01525 384394 www.cherrytreesdental.com/
Queensbury Dental Practice 66 Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BS 01582 605184 Friars Walk Dental Surgery 1a Friars Walk, Dunstable, LU6 3JA 01582 639866 www.friarswalkdentalpractice.com
Dental Practise (Vandyke Road) 10 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HH 01525 371000 mobiledental-premier.co.uk/
Bridge Street Dental 17a Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AH 01525 376675 bridgestreetdental.co.uk
White Tooth Dental Practice 1 Enterprise Courst, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SZ 01525 347100 www.wholetoothdental.com/
West Street Dental Practice Europa House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DD 01525 373205 www.weststreetdental.info
Northlight Dental 6 The Square, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8DF 01908 584461 www.northlightdental.co.uk/
Smile Creations 1a/5 Bell Alley, Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DG 01525 383065 www.smilecreations.co.uk/
Cranfield Dental Practice 192 High Street, Cranfield, MK43 0EN 01234 752515
Leighton Buzzard NHS Dental Centre 8a North Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EN 01525 850058 www.lbdentalcentre.com
Friendly, modern dental care for the entire family Project1:Ampthill Dental Practice Logo 17/04/2013 11:25 Page 1
University Dental Practice 1A College Road, Wharley End, Cranfield, MK43 0ST 01234 751695 Kings Dental 70 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AY 01525 719844 kingsdental.webs.com/ Richard Miller-White Dentistry 50 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4PP 01582 883929 richardmillerwhite.co.uk/ Shams Moopen Dental Practice - Shefford Shefford Health Centre, Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford, SG17 5FS 01462 648467 www.shamsmoopen.co.uk St Andrews Dental Practice 17A High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JE 01767 313182 www.standrewsdentalpractice.co.uk
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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mpthill Dental Practice
Emergency Appointments From 8.30am Cosmetic Dentistry including Tooth Whitening and Six Month Smile Treatment of nervous patients
Telephone: 01525 403 205
Wilmington Lodge, 19 Dunstable Street Ampthill, Beds MK452NJ
www.ampthilldentalpractice.co.uk
Smiles Orthodontic Practice 6 Station Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8AL 01767 317777 smilesorthodontics.co.uk Ballard and Ticker Limited Saffron Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8DJ 0844 576 9888 www.ballardandtucker.co.uk Victoria Dental Practice 3 Victoria Place, Biggleswade, SG18 9RN 01767 313896 www.victoriaplacedental.com Sandy Dental Care 10 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1HU 01767 681100 www.sandydentalcare.co.uk Cloves Dental Practice 28 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1JA 01767 682794 www.clovesdental.co.uk Potton Dental Practice 10 King Street, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2QT 01767 262252 Stotfold Dental Practice 5 The Avenue, Stotfold, SG5 4LY 01462 731938 www.stotfolddentalclinic.co.uk
Opticans Allder P G & Partners 21 Market Square, Sandy, SG19 1JA 01767 680675 www.alldersopticians.com/
Punch Opticians 18 High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY 01525 875099
Harrold S H Ltd 29 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AQ 01767 313490 www.harroldopticians.co.uk/e/ Clear Vision Direct 54-56 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LJ 01767 313631 www.clearvisiondirect.co.uk/ Allder P G & Partners 6 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8AX 01767 313258 www.alldersopticians.com/ Paul Adler Optometrists 50 High Street, Stotfold, SG5 4LL 01462 732393 www.eyezone.co.uk/ Stephen Hing Opticians 14a Clifton Road, Shefford, SG17 5AE 01462 811852 www.hingopticians.co.uk/ Allders Opticians 4 Station Road, Flitwick, MK45 1DP 01525 712864 www.alldersopticians.com/
Specsavers Opticians 17-19 Broadwalk, Quadrant, Dunstable, LU5 4RH 01582 475404 www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/dunstable Boots Opticians 42 Broadwalk North, Dunstable, LU5 4RH 01582 663777 Brown and White Optician 1 Bedford Square, Houghton Regis, LU5 5ES 01582 865888
Dunstable Eye Centre 5 Ashton Square, Dunstable, LU6 3SN 01582 608449 www.dunstableeyecentre.co.uk/ Specsavers Opticians 18 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DH 01525 219030 www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/leightonbuzzard Allders Opticians 1 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU 01525 374191 www.alldersopticians.com/branches/leightonbuzzard
Tesco Optician Skimpot Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JU 0845 6013479
D King Opticians 2 North Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EN 01525 850312 www.dko.webeden.co.uk/
Harrold S H Ltd 2 Steppingly Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AJ 01525 714767 www.harroldopticians.co.uk/e/
D H Redfern Opticians 3 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN 01525 372157 www.opticiansleightonbuzzard.co.uk/
Allders Opticians 79 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LL 01582 881478 www.alldersopticians.com/
Brian Clark Optician Ltd 38 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA 01525 372238 www.brianclarkopticians.co.uk/
Allders Opticians 17 Bedford Street, Ampthill, MK45 2LU 01525 403647 www.alldersopticians.com/
Community Based Dunstable Community Mental Health Team Beacon House, 5 Regent Street, Dunstable, LU6 1LP 01582 709200 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Adult-MentalHealth-Services/Adult-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx Carers in Bedfordshire Suite K, Sandland Court, The Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PZ 0300 111 1919 www.carersinbeds.org.uk Home To Home Calls 107 Whitehall Road, West Bromwich, B70 0HG 0800 316 8802 www.hometohomecalls.com Cancer Support Group Biggleswade & Surrounding Villages Biggleswade 07812796581. www.cancersupportgroup.org.uk Keech Hospice Care Great Bramingham Lane, Streatley, LU3 3NT 01582 492339 www.keech.org.uk/ Houghton Regis Community Care Scheme Roman Court, Houghton Regis, LU5 5UB 01582 861186 www.scope.org.uk/ CAN Partnership Dunstable Hub, 67 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LF 01582 501780 www.voluntaryworks.org.uk/vocypf/ documents/CANPartnershipLeaflet.pdf
CAN Partnership 8 Kilgour Court, Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AT NHS Patients accepted Whichellows Wharf The Elms, Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TD 0300 1230808 www.sept.nhs.uk/ Archer Unit 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT Bedford Health Village The Enhanced Service Centre, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT Sue Ryder - St John’s St John’s Road, Moggerhanger, MK44 3JR 01767 642410 www.sueryder.org/What-we-do/Hospices/StJohns-Hospice The Haynes Clinic Limited 6-7 Warren Court, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QB 0330 3338184 www.thehaynesclinic.com/ Ampthill Community Mental Health Team Meadow Lodge, Steppingly Hospital, Ampthill Road, Steppingly, MK45 1AB 01525 758400 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Adult-MentalHealth-Services/Adult-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx
Biggleswade Community Mental Health Team Spring House, Biggleswade Hospital, Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EJ 01767 224922 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Adult-MentalHealth-Services/Adult-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx Leighton Buzzard Community Mental Health Team Crombie House, 36 Hokcliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1HJ 01525 751133 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Adult-MentalHealth-Services/Adult-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx Bedfordshire and Luton Eating Disorders Disability Resource Centre, Poynters House, Poynters Road, Dunstable, LU5 4TP 01582 709066 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/EatingDisorder-Services.aspx Mid Bedfordshire Older People’s CMHT Lawns Resource Centre, The Baulk, Biggleswade, SG18 0PT 01767 224181 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Older-PeopleServices/Older-People-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx South Bedfordshire Older People’s CMHT Townsend Court, Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BF 01582 657588 www.sept.nhs.uk/Mental-Health/Older-PeopleServices/Older-People-Community-MentalHealth-Teams.aspx
Care in your own home If you are finding it difficult to manage at home you could consider using the services of a home care provider. Home care providers employ care assistants who can help you with bathing, washing and dressing.
Organising your own home care If you are thinking about arranging your own home care it is a good idea to ask any agencies you approach the following questions:
The staff who work for these agencies are trained in personal care and safety procedures, moving and handling, hygiene and infection control. If you require nursing care at home, many agencies employ registered nurses.
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A list of the care agencies registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which are located in the Central Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group can be found on the following pages. When considering the use of services from a home care provider you may want to ask them a few questions to help you build up a picture of how your care needs will be met. Some of these questions could be. ELEVATION CARE SERVICES ROOM 24 THE MANSION, BLECHLEY PARK, SHIREWOOD DRIVE, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 8EB 01908 889758 WWW.ELEVATIONCARESERVICES.CO.UK BIONICARE BEDFORD HEIGHTS, BRICKHILL DRIVE, BEDFORD, BRDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7PH 01234 214 636 WWW.BIONICARE.CO.UK HOMEINSTEAD HOMEINSTEAD SENIOR CARE, JANSEL HOUSE, HITCHIN ROAD, LUTON, LU2 7XH 01582 742275 WWW.HOMEINSTEAD.CO.UK FIRSTPOINT HOMECARE SUITE B, 2ND FLOOR, MAYFAIR HOUSE, LURKE STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 3HZ 01234 866 722 WWW.FIRSTPOINTHOMECARE.CO.UK 1st Homecare Solutions LTD 7A High Street Mews, High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA 01525 376677 www.1st-homecare.com/ Poppies Home Support 57-61 Trunk Furlong, Aspley Guise, MK17 8HU 01908 582710 Creative Support Red House Court, Clarke’s Way, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BH 01582 865002 www.creativesupport.co.uk/ A Caring Company Market Chambers, 10A High Street, Toddington, LU5 6BY 01525 877088 www.acaringcompany.org/ Allied Healthcare Ampthill No 1 Doolittle Mill, Steppingly Road, Ampthill, MK45 2ND 0800 542 3403 www.alliedhealthcare.com/ Allied Healthcare Leighton Buzzard No 1 Doolittle Mill, Steppingly Road, Ampthill, MK45 2ND 801 542 3403 www.alliedhealthcare.com/ Blue Sapphire Care LTD Suite 6, Market House, 25 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EU 01525 853481 www.bluesapphirecareltd.co.uk/
Are there different rates for weekends/evenings? Are there any extra charges i.e. for the carer’s travelling expenses? What sort of services do you provide? If you provide me with a service, can I contact you out of office hours? If so, how? Are your carers trained? Are you registered with the Care Quality Commission?
To check up-to-date information on the providers of homecare in Central Bedfordshire visit www.cqc.org.uk or scan the QR CODE with your Smartphone.
Bluebird Care Room 13, The Rufus Centre, Steppingly Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH 01525 713389 www.bluebirdcare.co.uk Care4you 32 Newlands Road, Westoning, MK45 5LD 01525 719823 Carebank LTD G & E House, Collec Industrial Estate, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HH 01525 851456 www.my-carebank.co.uk Choice Support Bedford Unit 26 Wrest Park Enterprise Centre, Building 52, Wrest Park, Silsoe, MK45 4HS 01234 348220 Civicare Ltd Three Counties House, 18A Victoria Street, Dunstable, LU6 3BA 01582 501701 civicare.co.uk Crystal Lemon Care LTD 13 Church Street, Ampthill, MK45 2ZH 01525 404950 www.crystallemoncare.co.uk Domriss Care Unit 1 Stratton Park, Dunton Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8QS 01767 222325 www.domrisscare.co.uk Helpers Home Care LTD Lloyds Bank Chambers, 3 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6AZ 01462 896853 HF Trust LTD 72A Broad Street, Clifton, SG17 5RP 01462 850022 www.hft.org.uk Macintrye Ampthill Support The Old School House, Bedford Road, Ampthill, MK45 2NB 01525 406501 www.macintyrecharity.org Maxnom Care Agency 1A Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 0LY 01767 317806 maxnomcareagency.co.uk Meyers Care Agency Sandringham Enetrprise Hub, 48 Sandringham Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5UP 07935 180416
Prime Care Support LTD Iverforth House, 21-23 Princes Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AS 01582 601501 www.primecare.co.uk/ Purple Professional Services 179 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JA 01582 476002 www.purple-services.co.uk/ Social Care Solutions LTD 7B Elm Road, Shefford, SG17 5LD 01462 850490 www.socialcaresolutions.com/ Spectrum Domiciliary Care Division Unit 2, 10 High Street, Flitwick, MK45 1DS 01525 421212 The Caring Hands 6 Becketts Close, Maulden, MK45 2JL 01525 405710 www.thecaringhands.org.uk/ Total Care Solutions LTD Luton Office 6, Unit 1 Nimbus Park, Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis, LU5 5WZ 01582 862851 Violets Homecare Services LTD Chiltern House, 81 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1JJ 01582 476044 www.violetshomecare.co.uk/ Voyage Care 1 West Drive, Arlesey, SG15 6RW 01462 835490 www.voyagecare.com/carehome/item/id/56 Woburn Care 22a Albion Street, 2nd Floor, Dunstable, LU6 1SA 01582 670055 www.woburncarecompany.com/ Care Forum 112 West Hill, Aspley Guise, MK17 8DX 01908 584136 www.careforum.co.uk/ Central Bedfordshire Domicillary Care Services (North) Houghton Lodge, Houghton Close, Ampthill, MK45 2TG 0300 300 8000 Central Bedfordshire Domicillary Care Services (South) Houghton Lodge, Houghton Close, Ampthill, MK45 2TG 301 300 8000
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Choosing the right Care Home All care homes vary in their quality, and it can be hard to know what qualities to look for when choosing a home. A good care home will probably do the following: • Offer new residents and their families or carers a guide (in a variety of accessible formats) describing what they can expect while they’re living there. Ideally, residents of the home would have helped to produce the guide • Have a majority of staff who have worked there for a long time. They know the residents well, and are friendly, supportive and respectful • Involve residents, carers and their families in decision making, perhaps through regular meetings with staff • Support residents in doing things for themselves and maximising their independence, including keeping contact with the outside community • Offer a choice of tasty and nutritious food, which residents may have helped to prepare • Take into account the needs and wishes of all residents, and provide a variety of leisure and social activities • Be in a clean, bright and hygienic environment that’s been adapted appropriately for residents, with single bedrooms available. A good environment encourages residents to personalise their room • Have staff who respect residents’ privacy and knock before they enter someone’s room • Be staffed by well-trained people, for example, nurses trained in dementia care • Respect residents’ modesty and make sure that they look respectable, while recognising residents’ choice about what they wear • Be accredited under the Gold Standards Framework for end of life care A bad care home might do the following: • Have a code of practice and a set of aims, but doesn’t make them a priority • Offers little opportunity to listen to residents, with most decisions made by staff • Have residents’ care plans that are out of date, and don’t reflect their needs accurately. This means that some residents aren’t getting the support they need with their healthcare and personal care • Give residents little privacy. Staff often enter residents’ rooms without knocking, and they talk about residents within earshot of other people
• Have staff who don’t make an effort to interact with residents, and leave them sitting in front of the TV all day • Be in a poorly maintained building, with rooms that all look the same and have little choice in furnishings • Need cleaning, with shared bathrooms that aren’t cleaned regularly • Deny residents their independence, for example, by not allowing someone to feed themselves because it takes too long As a resident in a care home, you should expect: • The right to be treated politely and with dignity • The right to privacy for yourself, and your relatives and friends when they visit • The right to deal with your own finances and spend your money how you choose • The right to eat food that’s prepared in line with your faith, and to worship when and where you want to • The right to choose the food that you eat, and to be given the time and space to relax and enjoy your meal • The right to choose when you get up in the mornings and go to bed at night • The right to complain if you’re unhappy with your care There are many types of residential care homes available. These include permanent care homes for older people, homes for younger adults with disabilities and homes for children. They may be privately owned or run by the voluntary sector or local authorities. You may want to consider in detail the many options for residential care before you make a decision. Older People Care homes for older people may provide personal care or nursing care. A care home which is registered to provide personal care will offer support, ensuring that basic personal needs, such as meals, bathing, going to the toilet and medication, are taken care of. In some homes more able residents have greater independence and take care of many of their own needs. Some residents may need medical care and some care homes are registered to provide this. These are often referred to as nursing homes. Some homes specialise in certain types of disability, for example, dementia.
Choosing the right Care Home Choosing a Care Home Adults Aged 18-65 There are also residential care homes that provide care and support for younger adults with, for example, severe physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injury, progressive neurological conditions or mental health problems. Care can be provided for adults with more than one condition and some homes have expertise in providing care for adults with alcohol or drug dependency. These homes offer permanent residence or provide care for a temporary period until the adult is able to live independently or move to a different type of accommodation. Choosing between residential care and independent living Social services normally encourage younger adults who they assess for support to be as independent as their circumstances allow. The care plan for adults with disabilities will consider what independent tasks they can carry out and how they can be helped to achieve more. Even if adults have very severe disabilities their needs are reviewed from time to time to check whether residential care or a very high level of support is still appropriate. Supported living may be an option for younger adults. This allows people to live independently in the community but with basic support. The support offered includes help with setting up a home and managing finances, and assistance with cleaning and shopping. For older people there are various alternatives to residential care. These include sheltered housing and extra care housing schemes, which offer independence with an increased level of care and support. For many people there is also the choice of living independently at home with community care support. Choice of Accommodation The law says that where the local authority is funding accommodation it must allow the person entering residential care to choose which care home they would prefer. Social services must first agree that the home is suitable for the person’s needs and that it would not cost more than they would normally pay for a home that would meet those needs. If the person chooses to go into a more expensive home, a relative or friend may be able to ‘top up’ the difference in cost.
Care homes may be arranged through the local authority but many people will want to arrange them independently. It is a good idea to visit several homes before making a choice. Make sure you spend enough time in each home to get a good idea of what it is like.
Respite and Short Term Stays Residential care home stays don’t necessarily have to be permanent. Temporary stays can be arranged for respite care (in which you take a break from caring for somebody else), or as a trial period before a permanent stay.
Temporary stays can give you flexibility when covering unexpected events, such as: • • • •
Palliative care (which manages or reduces pain) after a hospital stay or illness Support for newly disabled people and their carers Enabling someone to continue living independently if they live alone and suddenly require care Giving someone a chance to try potential future homes
What your choices are A list of nursing and residential care homes within your locality can be found on the following pages. Every care home in England must be registered with the national regulatory body Care Quality Commission (CQC). They inspect each care home on a regular basis and write an inspection report for you to read. It is advisable to read this report before making a final decision. To check up-to-date information on the Nursing and Residential care homes within your locality visit: www.cqc.org.uk or scan the QR CODE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE
Residential & Nursing Homes MANTON HEIGHTS CARE CENTRE, WOODLANDS OFF MANTON LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK41 7LW 01234 267556 WWW.RANCCARE.CO.UK SALVETE CARE HOME 15/17 ROTHSAY PLACE, BEDFORD, MK40 3PX 01234 261 991 WWW.SALVETECAREHOME.CO.UK Abbotsbury Residential Home Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU 01767 313366 Allison House Residential Home Swan Lane, Sandy, SG19 1NE 01767 682998 Ashton Lodge Ashton Road, Dunstable, LU6 1NP 01582 673331 Caddington Hall Luton Road, Markyate, St. Albans, AL3 8QB 01583 673331 Carrington House Limited 143 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HQ 01525 853211 Chiltern View 198-200 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NX 01582 477794 www.benslow-care-homes.co.uk Claremont House Lovent Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3LR 01525 852628 Ferndale Residential Home Easton Road, Flitwick, MK45 1HB 01525 712650 NHS Patients accepted Franklin Avenue 18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4LN 01582 883465 Friars Lodge 18 Priory Road, Dunstable, LU5 4HR 01582 668494 www.janescarehomes.co.uk Greenacres Residential Home Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1UU 01582 603029 Knoll House Studham Lane, Studham, LU6 2QJ 01582 873607 www.silvertreecare.co.uk/ Lady Spencer House Limited 52 High Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5JB 01582 868516 ladyspencerhouse.com Ridgeway Lodge Residential Home Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4RE 01582 667832 Sharnbrook Care Home Limited 17a Park Ride North, Houghton Regis, LU5 5LD 01582 866708 www.sharnbrook-lodge.co.uk The Birches Residential Home 44 Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JB 01462 812757 NHS Patients accepted
The Limes High Street, Henlow, SG16 6AB 01462 811058 thelimescarehomeltd.co.uk
Penniston Barn Wadelow Grange, Wood End, Near Tingrith, MK17 9ER 01525 873265
The Paddocks Springfield Road, Wellhead, Dunstable, LU6 2JT 01582 660480 www.janescarehomes.co.uk The White House High Street, Eggington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PQ 01525 210322 www.janescarehomes.co.uk/
The Bungalow Wood End, Near Tingrith, MK17 9ER 01526 873265
Tudor House 76 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NX 01582 663700 www.janescarehomes.co.uk Westlands Residential Home Duncombe Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 8SD 01525 373370 Beaumont Park Hursing and Residential Home Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AT 01767 660511 Chase House Limited House Lane, Arlesey, SG15 6YA 01432 731276 Elm Lodge Nursing and Residential Home 18 Stoke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2SW 01525 371117 www.elmlodgecarehome.co.uk Old Village School Nursing Home Bedford Road, Marston mortaine, MK43 0ND 01234 768001 www.woodgatehealthcare.com Orchard Lodge Care Home Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PN 01525 211059 Park House Nursing Care Centre Mill Lane, Sandy, SG19 1NL 01767 692186 www.parkhousecare.com Swiss Cottage Care Home (Fairways) Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 7HU 01525 377922 www.fshc.co.uk Taymer Nursing Home Barton Rod, Silsoe, MK45 4QP 01525 861833 www.pressbeau.co.uk/taymer The Knolls Carehome Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JE 01525 380600 www.ehguk.com Woodside Nursing and Residential The Old Vicarage, Church Road, Slip End, LU1 4BJ 01582 423646 woodside-carehome.com/index.htm Wren Park Care Home Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JD 01462 851548 Rosalyn House King Street, Houghton Regis, LU5 5TT 01582 896600
Woodland House Wood End, Near Tingrith, MK17 9ER 01527 873265 Saxon Close 2 Saxon Close, Flitwick, MK45 1UT 01525 720170 Agate House Woburn Street, Ampthill, MK45 2HX 01525 403247 Potton House Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EL 01767 317289 Pemdale 26A Nursery Close, Potton, SG19 2QE NHS Patients accepted Mind BLMK Ampthill Group Ampthill Methodist Church (Off Dunstable Street), Ampthill, MK45 2JS 07707 253 511 www.mind-blmk.org.uk/ Mind BLMK Biggleswade Group St Andrews Church, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AT 07561 185 495 www.mind-blmk.org.uk Mind BLMK Dunstable Group Beacon House, 5 Regent Sreet, Dunstable, LU6 1LR 01582 709226 www.mind-blmk.org.uk Mind BLMK - Leighton Buzzard Group Wellbeing Centre,Ground Floor, Arden House, West Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DD 01525382847 www.mind-blmk.org.uk/ Mind BLMK Mentoring Service Administration from Mind BLMK HQ, The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH 01525 722284 www.mind-blmk.org.uk Mind BLMK Wellbeing for Later Life Project Administration from Mind BLMK HQ,, The Rufus Centre,Steppingley Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AH 01525 722283 www.mind-blmk.org.uk
Salvete Care Home
Providing a High Standard of Long and Short Term Residential Care 15/17 Rothsay Place, Bedford, MK40 3PX www.salvetecarehome.co.uk Salvete is a reputable care home ideally located close to Bedford riverside and town centre. The Home provides individualised care in a friendly supportive environment and is equipped with the latest facilities, offering a combination of en-suite, single and double rooms. Fresh, healthy and well-balanced meals are served daily. Salvete has an excellent activities and entertainment program throughout the year. Staff are experienced, knowledgeable and committed to providing high quality care with dignity, respect and kindness.
The Home offers person centered care for: • Older people • People with dementia • People with physical disability and frailty ... in peaceful and pleasant surroundings Salvete Care Home is fully compliant with CQC inspection criteria.
Viewings are highly recommended
For further details and to arrange a visit please contact: Tel: 01234 261 991 • Email: admin@salvetecarehome.co.uk
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At Manton Heights we’ve created a home with a great sense of community where we value individuality and choice. Our aim is to produce a warm community environment where residents feel a strong sense of belonging and enjoy a great quality of life. Our purpose-built care home provides a safe and homely environment with comfortable lounges and dining rooms where residents can socialise and relax. Our attractive landscaped gardens offer a lovely spot where residents and visitors are free to enjoy the fresh air.
If you have a question about Manton Heights Care Centre or would like to arrange a visit, please contact us on:
Tel: 01234 267556 • Fax: 01234 344173 Woodlands, Off Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 7LW Email: mantonheights@ranccare.co.uk • Website: www.ranccare.co.uk
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Joanna Addison
Setfords Consultant Solicitor Jo qualified as a solicitor 34 years ago and works mainly in the Central Bedfordshire area. She is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, a group committed to giving the very best service to elderly and vulnerable clients and their families.
Joanna can help you with: • • • • •
Court of protection applications Wills, Probate & administration Inheritance tax advice Trusts & property protection Advice regarding nursing home fees & continuing care from the NHS
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Residential conveyancing Sales & purchases Shared ownership Equity release Transfers of equity Powers of attorney
When dealing with residential conveyancing matters she recognises that communication is key and works with both clients and estate agents to ensure that transactions go through quickly and painlessly.
Call: 01525 303 997 Email: jaddison@setfords.co.uk Visit: www.setfords.co.uk
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Age UK Bedfordshire is the largest older peoples’ charity operating in the county of Bedfordshire. Previously known as Age Concern Bedfordshire we have been helping older people for over 15 years with free, confidential and objective advice to support each individual to live independently in safety and with choices. We work with Bedfordshire residents over the age of 50, their families, friends and carers. We focus on the individual client to ensure their needs and wishes are prioritised. The range of services includes: • • • • •
We provide practical assistance around the home through our home and gardening support service (Home Help and Handyperson/Gardening). Information and Advice on issues like money, care, health, housing, and benefits, personal budgets, or any other issue Home visits to complete forms for people who are housebound Community Support Workers who will work with clients who have complex needs such as multiple health and social care needs, finance/debt/benefits, housing needs, bereavement or any other need We advocate for our clients on any issue they may have
Our services are delivered in a caring, friendly but professional manner, through our team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
If you or anyone you know would like more information, please contact us on the number below or visit our website www.ageukbedfordshire.org.uk
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