Supported living · Bedford

Shared Lives Bedford

George Beal House, Off Williamson Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7HL

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Address

George Beal HouseOff Williamson Road, KempstonBedfordBedfordshireMK42 7HL

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01234228426 Website and contact options

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Accessibility and facilities

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Nearby transport stops

Williamson Road ShopsBus stop · outsideAbout under 100 m in a straight line
Williamson Road ShopsBus stop · oppositeAbout 100 m in a straight line
Hastings RoadBus stop · oppositeAbout 300 m in a straight line
Kempston Hardwick Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 2.0 km in a straight line

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Questions about visiting Shared Lives Bedford

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What can I learn about Shared Lives Bedford?

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Registration and inspection details

About this service

Recorded care types: Supported living
Local authority area: Bedford
Funding information: Confirm directly with the provider
Registered provider: Bedford Borough Council
Telephone in source record: 01234228426
NHS organisation code: VN16H
CQC identifier: 1-399159314

Registered specialisms

Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)
Caring for adults under 65 yrs
Learning disabilities

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CQC inspection evidence

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Assessment	Rating	Published
Safe	Not Rated	Not published
Effective	Not Rated	Not published
Caring	Not Rated	Not published
Responsive	Not Rated	Not published
Well-led	Not Rated	Not published
Overall	Not Rated	Not published

Ratings for specific services and population groups (6)

Assessment	Rating	Published
Shared Lives Well-led	Good	19 February 2026
Shared Lives Safe	Good	19 February 2026
Shared Lives Overall	Good	19 February 2026
Shared Lives Caring	Good	19 February 2026
Shared Lives Responsive	Good	19 February 2026
Shared Lives Effective	Good	19 February 2026