Village and Community Agents
Our Village and Community Agents can help you access the services and support you need.
Contact us if you would like help with:
- Identifying any benefits you might be entitled to, such as Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance.
- Completing forms, such as Blue Badge; Attendance Allowance; or Carers’ Allowance.
- Understanding confusing correspondence or paperwork
- Contacting other organisations, groups and agencies that can also provide you with help and advice.
- Making informed choices about issues such as health, housing, transport options, joining social groups or volunteering
All Village and Community Agents are Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and adhere to GDPR data protection regulations.
Andrea MacAdam
Hi, I’m Andrea MacAdam and I work as both a Village Agent in Bedford Borough and a Community Agent in Potton.
Read MoreCaroline Whitelegge
Hi, I’m Caroline Whitelegge, Community Agent for Leighton-Linslade.
Read MoreJulie Balaam
Hi, I’m Julie, your Biggleswade Community Agent. I can help you access the services and support you need.
Read MoreLydia Wright
My name is Lydia Wright and I’m part of the experienced team of Village Agents and I cover much of the North Bedfordshire Borough.
Read MoreKaren Sharp
Hi, I’m Karen Sharp, Town Agent for Bedford and Kempston.
Read MoreWendy Worgan
My name is Wendy Worgan and I have worked at BRCC as a Village Agent for 9 years.
Read MoreHow to get help
If you live in any of the villages in Bedford Borough, call our Village Agents on Freephone 0800 039 1234
Or email communityagents@bedsrcc.org.uk
Potton, Biggleswade and Leighton Linslade
Potton, Biggleswade and Leighton Linslade each have their own Community Agent.
If you live in Potton, call Andrea on 07590 359 630 or andream@bedsrcc.org.uk
If you live in Biggleswade, call Julie on 07534 484 750 or biggleswadeagent@bedsrcc.org.uk
If you live in Leighton Linslade, call Caroline on 07498 625526 or leightonagent@bedsrcc.org.uk
We are grateful to our funders Bedford Borough Council; Biggleswade Town Council; Leighton-Linslade Town Council; and Potton Consolidated Charity; and also for support from Potton Town Council.