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Information for Patients & Visitors – Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has four main buildings:

  • Medical Block (Medicine)
  • Surgical Block (Surgical and Children’s)
  • St Mary’s Wing (Medicine)
  • Maternity (Women and Children’s Health)

We are committed to delivering the best patient care with kindness and understanding from all of our staff, this means putting the patient first.

View our hospital site map, including car parking locations.

Please browse the pages in this section to find important information about the hospital, whether a patient or visitor.

Wheelchair users

It is advisable to bring your own wheelchair, if you have one. We have limited stock, but cannot guarantee availability.

Wheelshare

Wheelshare offers state-of-the-art automated self-service wheelchair rental stations, and are conveniently located in front of the multi-storey carpark opposite the L&D main reception/Emergency Department. The station is equipped with 10 wheelchairs ready for immediate rental.

How to Rent a Wheelchair:

  1. Start the Process: At the station, simply tap ‘Rental’ on the touchscreen.
  2. Agree to Terms: Read and approve the Terms of Use.
  3. Payment Details: Enter your debit or credit card information along with your mobile phone number.
  4. Collect your Wheelchair: The screen will indicate the station number from which you can retrieve your wheelchair.

First 5 hours free: Enjoy the first five hours of use absolutely free of charge!

Find Wheelshare here: Wheelshare at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Visiting

We are working hard to relax restrictions on visitors and patients coming on to our sites. More information can be found on the Visitors at our hospitals page.