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One year on from its launch, Choose You, is celebrating a successful first year of helping residents across Central Bedfordshire take positive steps towards healthier lifestyles.

Central Bedfordshire Council has created over 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs, giving more families access to before and after school support.

Following World Social Work Day (17 March), we're celebrating 7 employees who've been recognised in a national campaign highlighting the vital work social workers do to support families.

Central Bedfordshire Council hosts Food Summit with partners to strengthen food fairness and improve access to healthy, affordable food.

Our Young Carers team have been recognised nationally for their dedication and excellence in supporting children and families.

We've sent out the national Adult Carers Survey 2025 to a sample of around 900 carers living in Central Bedfordshire.

The South Midlands authorities have developed a unique programme to deliver bespoke employment support to help disadvantaged residents access secure, fulfilling, long-term work.

Social workers are being recognised nationally for their outstanding contributions to children’s services and complex care, having been shortlisted for honours at 2 awards ceremonies.

Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) are specially designed facilities that provide additional space and equipment for people with severe disabilities.

Investment in high quality contraception and sexual health services has helped cut the number of new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by 16% over the last year.