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NDD Local Services and Support - Toilet Training and Continence

In the UK an estimated 900,000, or 1 in 12, 5-19 year olds suffer from bowel and bladder conditions. These include bedwetting, daytime wetting, constipation and soiling. The impact of continence conditions can be significant on a child or teenager’s life and the stress that…

Accessibility statement for Bedford Borough Council

Accessibility statement for Bedford Borough Local Offer This website is commissioned and run by Bedford Borough Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to access and use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: change colours, contrast…

BAME Mental Health Support

Below is a list of services and resources to support children from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds

Work vacancies

We have pulled together information from many different sources into one place. Here you will find links to external websites which list vacancies for paid work. Don't forget to check out the other resources on our Disability Employment Information page if you want more advice…

Bedford Borough Libraries and FREE Digital Resources

Are you a member of the library? If not it’s FREE to join just click here and you can borrow up to 20 books. Not only can you borrow physical books the library offers a range of FREE digital resources including audiobooks, e-books and magazines. All library…

Sleep and tiredness after having a baby

It is perfectly natural to feel sleep deprived, exhausted and like you are running on empty after having a baby, but that doesn’t make it any easier! Many parents cite the lack of sleep as one of the hardest parts of adjusting to having a…

Starting school

Starting school is the beginning of a new adventure, but many parents feel anxious about making the right choice for their child. Below is a list of resources and guidance to help you feel supported through the decision of which Primary School to choose for…

Individual Health Care Plans in Schools Update from the Bedfordshire and Luton School Nursing Team

Children and young people who have been identified as having a long-term health condition requiring support in school (including support in an emergency situation) will have an Individual Health Care Plan. An Individual Health Care Plan is a written document that specifies what sort of help…

ADHD Medication in Schools - An Update from the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Paediatrics Service

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of the UK population (approximately 1 in 30). The three main features of ADHD are Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. However, not all children and young people with ADHD will experience challenges in all these areas. NICE (National Institute…

Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

Below you will find a range of services and support available for supporting children and young people in Bedford Borough with their emotional health and wellbeing. A local working group has coproduced a document which sets out clearly how children and young people can access…

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