Bedsnet

Bedfordshire Care Support Network for people with learning disabilities (mental handicap)
(formerly parents and friends of Bromham hospital)

(Affiliated to RESCARE the National Society for mentally handicapped people
in residential and family care)

The aim of BEDSNET is to promote the relief and welfare of former patients of Bromham Hospital, and the people living in Bedfordshire, who are in need because of a mental and/or physical disability.

The activities of BEDSNET include:

• Monitoring the standard of care being provided for adults who have learning disabilities and are living in community homes.
  
  
• Regular liaison meetings with Bedfordshire and Luton Community NHS Trust, the providers of much of care in community homes.
  
  
• To bring to the attention of the providers any deficiencies in the service handful of a positive input to improve the overall service.

BEDSNET is anxious to encourage younger parents and relatives of those with learning disabilities to become part of the group. BEDSNET is particularly keen to welcome the parents of young people about to leave the education system and become part of the adult world.

Access to the Group, which meets every five to six weeks, is free.
The executive Liaison Group meets quarterly.

BEDSNET may be contacted through the Hon. Secretary on
01234 826604.

Registered charity number 201816.