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Monday, 28 April 2025
'Choose You': New service launches to help residents quit smoking, lose weight, and build healthy habits
We've co-launched Choose You, a free-to-access service designed to support residents in improving their health and wellbeing.
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Thursday, 10 October 2024
NHS booking opens for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
We are encouraging residents and those most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and COVID-19 to get “winter ready” and get their free Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Wednesday, 2 August 2023
“Time Gentlemen Please” – New campaign launched to help men develop a healthier approach to alcohol
New website ‘Time Gentleman Please’ is now live. Empowering people to develop a healthier approach to alcohol. Local and national advice and support available.
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Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Free winter wellness event to help residents stay warm and well
We are hosting a series of winter wellness events over the coming months. The events are free to attend, and no booking is required.
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Thursday, 23 September 2021
This Stoptober, clear the air with friends
We're is encouraging residents to support their family, friends, and colleagues this Stoptober, to help them to ditch their cigarettes for 28 days (starting 1 October).
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Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Make sure you're up to date with your vaccinations
It's important that vaccinations for MMR (measles mumps and rubella), pertussis (whooping cough) and shingles are up to date.
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Friday, 19 March 2021
Central Bedfordshire Council takes over Test and Trace from national NHS team
We have become one of the first local authorities in the country to bring contact tracing in-house in a new pilot scheme for local residents.
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Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Check if your family is fully protected against measles
Throughout March 2021, we're reminding families of the importance of the MMR vaccination.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Get your free flu vaccination
Get your free flu vaccination this winter to protect you against the seasonal flu.
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Wednesday, 26 August 2020
COVID-19 testing available in Arlesey
Following an increase in coronavirus cases in the Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford area, a mobile testing unit is available in Arlesey for residents with symptoms.
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Wednesday, 19 August 2020
COVID-19 outbreak in Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford area
The Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, Councillor James Jamieson is urging all residents in Stotfold, Arlesey and Shefford to follow the national coronavirus guidance.
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Tuesday, 4 August 2020
We've secured government funding for COVID-19 data sharing initiative
We've been awarded £80,000 of government funding to improve data exchange between government, local authorities and third-party organisations.
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Friday, 24 July 2020
Holiday Picnic initiative aims to keep kids healthy and active this summer
A pilot project to improve the health and wellbeing of children (4-12) and families in Central Bedfordshire is expecting to distribute at least 1,250 meals a week over the school summer holidays.