Autism
Pegasus Scheme
Pegasus is a scheme for people who may have difficulty in communicating their details when making contact with the emergency services.
Register online: www.bedfordshire.police.uk/Pegasus
Email: autism.champions@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Carers in Bedfordshire
Carers in Bedfordshire is a not-for-profit registered charity providing support for carers of family members and friends throughout Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 03001 111919
Website: www.carersinbeds.org.uk
Bereavement
BrSOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Our aim is to provide peer support to adults bereaved by suicide in a timely open- ended manner. Our vision is that no one bereaved by suicide has to face their loss alone.
Telephone: 07395 024012
Email: bedford@uksobs.org
Bedford Hospital
Provides support and information to families
of the deceased.
Telephone: 01234 792163 or 01234 355122 X4621
Website: www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
The Compassionate Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their families after the death of their son or
daughter, at any age and from any cause.
Helpline: 08451 232304
Cancer
Cancer Research UK – Coronavirus Information
Cancer research UK has put together a page with lots of information to help patients with Cancer handle the Coronavirus pandemic.
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org/coronavirus
The Swallows
“The Swallows” is a Head and Neck Cancer Support Group for patients and their carers, in mid and north Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 07779 169833 or 24/7 support line 07504 725059
Email: info@theswallows.org.uk
Website: www.theswallows.org.uk
Carers
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 02073 784999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Bedfordshire Carers Guide
A guide for Bedfordshire residents, packed with details of local organisations and services that can help those who care for someone who can’t manage without them because of a disability, condition or long-term illness.
Domestic Abuse
Arthur’s Friends
Arthur’s Friends is a fellowship of male domestic abuse and domestic violence survivors. We offer friendship and mentoring alongside practical, local support to male survivors.
Website: www.arthursfriends.org.uk/
The Emerald Centre
The Emerald Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre offers free support and practical help to anyone in Bedfordshire and Luton who has experienced sexual abuse. The service is completely confidential and you do not have to give any personal information in order to get help.
Telephone: 01234 897052
Website: www.emeraldcentre.org
Eating Disorders
Caraline
Services include a full assessment, a 10 session Eating Behaviour Group, individual sessions, and support groups for both clients and their carers.
Telephone: 01582 457474
Email: admin@caraline.com
Website: www.caraline.com
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. We are open to residents of Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 01234 352220
Website: www.elft.nhs.uk
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 03001 236600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Elderly Care
Age UK Bedfordshire
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 08001 692081
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Bedford Angel Domino Team
Bedford Angel Domino Club is primarily a social group offering senior citizens within the African and Caribbean Community to participate in activities that take them out of living in isolation and become active within the community.
Telephone: 07774 573599
Email: angelsdominoteam@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/angeldominoteam
Maternity
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy
Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy
Young People
GP Services for Young People
A useful guide to accessing GP services for young people, aged 13 – 16 years old.
Weight Managment
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
One You Couch to 5K – Mobile App
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.
Download from: Google Play: One You Couch to
Download from: iTunes: One You Couch to
Stop Smoking
Smokefree Bedfordshire
Support and services to help you lead a smoke free life.
Website: www.smokefreebedfordshire.co.uk
NHS Smokefree – Mobile App
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.
Download from: Google Play: NHS Smokefree
Download from: iTunes: NHS Smokefree