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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.

We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Hawkes, Psychotherapist in Newham CAMHS and newly appointed East London Clinical Lead for Sustainability and Climate Action.

ELFT colleagues marked Remembrance Day by holding an event on 7 November to raise money for the Royal British Legion and tell the community about support for armed forces personnel.

A national five-day strike by British Medical Association (BMA) resident doctors is due to start on Wednesday 17 December.