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Useful Local Resources
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ACCESS BEDFORD
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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
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 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 confi dential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.
Tel 01234 880400 www.bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk
AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE
Independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people and their families across Bedfordshire..
Tel 01234 350704 www.autismbedfordshire.net
BEDFORD BOROUGH LOCAL OFFER
A place where parents and young people with Special Educational Needs and or disabilities can fi nd clubs, activities and services to support them and their families Here you will fi nd details of upcoming events, clubs and services available in the Borough of Bedford.
www.localoffer.bedford.gov.uk
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 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
BOLD
Supporting and advocating for people with a learning disability and challenging behaviours.
Tel 01234 352899 www.bo4ld.org.uk
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
CHUMS
Mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people
01525 863924 www.chumscharity.org
MINDBLMK
Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Tel 0300 330 0648 www.mind-blmk.org.uk
COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE BEDFORDSHIRE (CVS )
Support for voluntary and community sector organisations in Bedfordshire.
Tel 01234 354366 www.cvsbeds.org.uk
FACES (FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S EARLYHELP SERVICES)
local independent charity offering practical and emotional support to families under stress.
01234 270601 www.facesbedford.org MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE BEDS & NORTHANTS
Provides help, support and therapy for those with MS in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Tel 01234 325781 www.mscentrebedsandnorthants.com
OPEN DOOR
Charity providing FREE and confi dential counselling to young people aged 13 – 25.
Tel 01234 360388 www.bedfordopendoor.org.uk
FAMILIES FIRST BEDFORDSHIRE
01234 341977 www.familiesfi rstbedfordshire.org.uk
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
A local charity working to address the social isolation of residents in Bedford’s care homes
Tel 07460 575410 www.friendsforlifebedford.org.uk
MEN AS VICTIMS
Group support is provided for men who have experienced domestic abuse in a safe, therapeutic environment. This service is for male victims living in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire or Luton.
Tel 01234 341977 www.bedsdv.org.uk/get-help/men-as-victims/ ROAD VICTIMS TRUST
Offers a range of free support services to residents of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire who have been affected by fatal road collisions.
Tel 01234 843345 www.rvtrust.org.uk
SMILEY CLUB (PART OF BEDFORD MENCAP)
Provides a fun social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities.
Tel 07798 762 808
SUE RYDER ST JOHN’S HOSPICE
A specialist palliative care and treatment centre providing hospice care for people facing a frightening, lifechanging diagnosis.
Tel 01767 642412 | www.sueryder.org
MENCAP (BEDFORD)
A voluntary organisation operating in Bedford and surrounding areas supporting individuals with a learning disability and their families.
Tel 07973 859940 www.bedfordmencap.org.uk THE JOBS HUB
Provides an all age careers advice and employment support service for people that live in and around Bedford.
