90 High Street, Bedford MK40 1NN
Country Park Sports Centre, The Great Ouse Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4WG
Bedford Hospital - Paediatrics (Children's Services)
NHS & Private
Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ
2 Railton Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7PN
Children's Health clinics in Bedford at a glance
HealthWise lists 4 children's health clinics in Bedford, across 2 postcode areas including MK40, MK42. They are listed from their own websites and professional registers, as not every service of this kind has to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 2 private, 2 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- MK40: 2 clinics
- MK42: 2 clinics
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Children's Health guide. To see every clinic in Bedford, browse the full Bedford directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 4 children's health clinics in Bedford, in postcode areas including MK40, MK42.
Yes. 2 listed clinics offer NHS care, 2 of them alongside private treatment. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
Some private children's clinics accept self-referral, while others prefer a referral from your GP. Contact the clinic to check. Your GP and NHS paediatric services remain available free for children.
It is an assessment of areas such as speech and language, behaviour, learning and physical development, carried out by appropriately qualified professionals. It can help identify whether a child would benefit from further support. This is not medical advice — discuss concerns with a clinician.
Paediatricians are doctors on the GMC's specialist register, and private children's clinics in England are registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Some services are led by allied health professionals registered with the HCPC.