Homecare · Bedford
Care Support Bedford Branch
Bamford Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0GQ
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01234211676Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Nearby transport stops
- The TurnpikeBus stop · adjacent toAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- The TurnpikeBus stop · W-boundAbout 100 m in a straight line
- The TurnpikeBus stop · E-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
- Bedford St Johns Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 2.2 km in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Cardington Mill Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 1.2 km in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
What to expect and prepare
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Questions about visiting Care Support Bedford Branch
What are the opening times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 01234211676 before travelling. Telephone access and appointment hours may differ from reception hours.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
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How can I arrange help with access or communication?
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What can I learn about Care Support Bedford Branch?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 7 June 2024. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Homecare
- Local authority area
- Bedford
- Funding information
- Confirm directly with the provider
- Registered provider
- Care-Away Limited
- Telephone in source record
- 01234211676
- NHS organisation code
- VN4V2
- CQC identifier
- 1-2994693780
Also recorded as: Gordon Colling House.
Registered specialisms
- Sensory impairments
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health conditions
- Caring for adults over 65 yrs
- Physical disabilities
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Effective | Good | 21 September 2018 |
| Caring | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Responsive | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Well-led | Good | 21 September 2018 |
| Overall | Good | 7 June 2024 |
Ratings for specific services and population groups (4)
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Homecare Overall | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Homecare Safe | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Homecare Caring | Good | 7 June 2024 |
| Homecare Responsive | Good | 7 June 2024 |
Regulated activities
- Personal care
Connected organisations and services
- Care-Away LimitedRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
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