It has been shared that children and young people have been swimming in the flood water.  The following link provides safety information regarding open water.

https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/safety-and-around-open-water

See below for support for those affected by flooding:

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY FLOODING IN BEDFORDSHIRE

Samaritan volunteers are available to give you emotional support 24/7, by phone or email if you are dealing with a difficult situation, are in distress or in a crisis, or just need to talk to someone.

It is free to phone us even from a mobile phone.

Mind BLMK HQ Tel: 0300 330 0648 (9am – 5pm – Monday - Friday)

Crisis Café Tel: 01525 722225 (5pm – 11pm - Everyday)

Mind BLMK provides crisis services for individuals in need of mental health support.

Our Crisis Cafés are safe, non-judgemental spaces for adults (18+) that you can come to if you find yourself in crisis or mental distress in the evenings.