Luton Women’s Centre provide a safe and accessible Women only environment, a resource centre allowing easy access to all the services available for women.

01582 416 783

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Find your nearest Rape Crisis service

If you are a survivor of domestic abuse or a current victim, there are services throughout Bedfordshire to help you.

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Brass supports refugees and asylum seekers in Bedfordshire, UK. They provide advice on a range of issues, English language tuition, and social activities.

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We are currently providing:

• – Anticogulation Clinics
• – Minor Injury Services
• – Near Patient Testing services
• – IUD Fitting
• – Childhood Immunisations
• – Vaccination programmes – MMR and MPV

A significant number of nurse appointments are allotted to health promotion.

These are available to monitor problems such as high blood pressure and raised cholesterol and to give advice on weight control, stopping smoking and a healthy lifestyle.

Cruse Bedfordshire offers people in Bedfordshire bereavement support from a team of trained volunteers, either in your home or at one of our drop-in centres in Luton, Biggleswade and Bedford.0300 200 4108Find out more

CHUMS mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people is a social enterprise, delivering services across Luton and Bedfordshire. CHUMS supports parent and carers wherever possible.01525 863924Find out more

Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. Our vision is for all families to have the support they need to rebuild their lives.Find out more

Supporting bereaved parents & their families after a child dies.Find out more

Cancer Research UK

We provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. Find out more

Breast Cancer Now

Reliable, easy to understand patient information from Cancer Research UK. Find out more

We’re here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. Find out more

Prostate Cancer Charity

Bedfordshire Carers Pack

On alternate Tuesdays a clinic is held by a doctor from the practice for routine, pre-booked 8 week baby checks.  Appointments are sent out automatically.

Child health clinics are held at Barton for all patients of the practice. There is no separate clinic at the branch surgery at Gooseberry Hill.

Barton: Alternate Tuesdays – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Appointments are automatically sent to patients.

See the NHS Vaccination Schedule

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS Choices – Childhood Illness

118 Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QN

01234 273774

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The Bedford Debt Centre is run in partnership with Grace Community Church and gives free debt help to anyone who feels weighed down by debt.

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The Money Charity empowers people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, to make the most of their money throughout their lives.

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Local debt counselling services

Free Help & Advice for Disabled People including Carers & Families of Disabled People, Older People & People Affected by Long-Term Health Conditions.

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Headway Bedford provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people who have an acquired brain injury.

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Sight Concern (Bedfordshire) is an independent, local, sight-loss charity providing information, advice and practical support for blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton.

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Bedfordshire M.E Support Group

Scope is a charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

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Action for Blind People provides practical and emotional advice and support across England to people who are blind or partially sighted and their friends and family.

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Bedfordshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team (B:DAT) is responsible for co-ordinating all drug and alcohol related work in Bedfordshire.Find out more

Specialist Substance Misuse Family Support Service. Family support for those affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

01234 352220

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ASC is an independent agency specialising in alcohol use. They have been running since 1979 and have projects across Luton and Bedfordshire. The aim of asc is to promote a healthier lifestyle without reliance on alcohol or other drugs.Find out more

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

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If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online

Find a Local Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs

This is offered to all patients over 65 years and those at risk, i.e those with asthma, diabetes and kidney or heart disease.

If you are uncertain as to whether you fall in a risk category, please ask your doctor.

Flu and the Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices

Children’s Flu Vaccine – NHS Choices

Flu Vaccine FAQ’s – NHS Choices

Which Flu Vaccine should children have? – gov.uk (PDF)

The Flu Vaccination – gov.uk (PDF)

The nurses run clinics for patients with Asthma, COPD or Diabetes
who are seen yearly or more often if deemed necessary.

Similarly they regularly see patients with diabetes whose care may
be shared with one of the local hospital diabetic clinics.

Asthma UK

British Lung Foundation

Arthritis Care

Arthritis Research Campaign

National Osteoporosis Society

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

Coeliac Society

Diabetes UK

Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation

The clinic is taken each week by the community midwife. The majority of our patients have shared care between the practice and local hospitals. The first appointment should be with a doctor.

Patients are allocated a double appointment so please let reception know you are booking as a maternity patient.

Clinic Times

• – Barton: Monday – 1.00pm – 3.30pm
• – Gooseberry Hill: Wednesday – 9.00am – 10.45am

The Grove is a part of The Hope Trust (Bedford) a registered Christian charity. They receive referrals from health professionals, Social Services and other organisations who signpost to us, with clients also able to refer themselves for all services.01234 355408Find out more

Planning a pregnancy? Expecting? New parent? We’re here for you with expert advice, up-to-date information and parent-to-parent support.

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If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps

Calculate your Due DateYour Antenatal Appointments ExplainedFind Maternity Services Near you

Your six week post natal check

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

The Barford Avenue Resource Centre offers a service for adults over the age of 16 who are experiencing mental health difficulties and who live in Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire.01234 215610Find out more

Providing an integrated & flexible approach for the treatment of mental health needs.01234 310044Find out more

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 Find out more

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more

We understand the confusion and distress that can surround people when a loved one dies. Access to clear, concise information is key to making a stressful time more bearable.

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Bullying UK recognise that the best way to support families is to provide professional, non-judgemental support and advice in a way that all members of the family can freely access.

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Find a Local Mental Health Services

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS Choices – Mental Health

One You – Feeling Stressed?

A variety or minor operations are carried out at the Barton Surgery.

If the doctor feels that your operation is suitable to be dealt with by the practice, they will tell you how to arrange an appointment.87

All forms of family planning advice as well as cap and coil fittings are offered.

At present these are carried out either during or at the end of surgery hours.

Please inform the receptionist when making an appointment for these services so that we can allocate you the necessary extra time.

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year. Get advice now

Find a Local Sexual Health Clinic

The Family Planning Association Sexual health help line can give you confidential information and advice 0845 122 8690

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health

For a safe, inclusive and broad range of sexual health services in Bedfordshire.

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The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

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Find Local Stop Smoking Services

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan. Get a plan now

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

We run loads of programmes designed to help you and your family make small changes which make a big difference. Find out more

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle. Find out more

Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Get help now

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight. Find out more

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

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The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off. Get started now

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Choices Tools

For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Weight Loss

One You – How healthy is your food?

One You – How much have you moved today?