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A partnership between Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Bedfordshire and Keech Hospice in Luton, with support from the NHS, means that there is now a single NHS 111 contact number for palliative care advice and guidance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Massive thanks to the bakers at the Newham Centre for Mental Health who raised £154.01 for the ELFT Charity. (We are laughingly trying to find out who put in the penny!!!!) But as they say, every penny counts!

A month-long campaign has been held by the Trust to raise awareness of diabetes prevention, support and self-management.

Five staff have signed up for the Bedford ATW 10 race in Russell Park in Bedford happening on Sunday 25 January 2026. Although the work, training and practice is already underway now in preparation.

Six staff battled the cold, mist (and COVID) to take part in the Victoria Park half marathon on Saturday 13 December. They were greeted at the finish with a cool drink and medal and, of course, a mince pie!

With Christmas just around the corner, take a look below for tips and recommendations from the Trust for our communities in east London and Bedfordshire.

Free health checks, meals and clothing have been shared at a Christmas Fair to support people experiencing homelessness in Hackney.

Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre will operate with changes to its opening hours over the Christmas period.

Carers and service users gathered at the Luton Carers Forum on Monday 24 November at Beech Close Resource Centre in Dunstable.

A conference has been held by the Trust and university partners to explore the topic of whether healthcare professionals should end coercion in mental health settings, and if so, how that can be done safely.