Acute Gynaecology Unit (Maternity Services) (GP information)

Introduction

The Acute Gynaecology Unit (AGU) provides a clinician lead service for women with emergency gynaecological problems. Our clinics are run by teams of doctors, nurses and a Lead Consultant Gynaecologist.

Our other Maternity Services are:
Early Pregnancy
Fetal Medicine
Neonatalogy

Referral Process

Referral for recurrent miscarriage clinic:
Following 3 consecutive miscarriages your GP can refer you into the Hospital to see our specialist consultant.

Procedures Provided

Who do we see in emergencies?

  • Pregnant women with pain or/and bleeding in early pregnancy up to 20 weeks
  • Pregnant women with high risk of an ectopic pregnancy
  • Women admitted to the hospital with acute pain
  • Women with any other acute gynaecological symptom

What should you expect at your visit?
You will see a doctor or a nurse who will assess you by taking your medical history and examine you if necessary. Where appropriate a scan will be arranged (may be done internally through the vagina)

How do we run the gynaecological clinic?
The emergency sessions are open every weekday pm. Appointments can be booked via A&E or GP referrals on the day by phoning the Early Pregnancy number. The system runs on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to those who are unwell. The clinics are often busy and long waits are sometimes inevitable. If the clinic is exceptionally busy we may need to close to further patients.

Clinics

The emergency sessions are open every weekday PM.

Appointments can be booked via A&E or GP referrals on the day by phoning the Early Pregnancy number.

The system runs on a first come first served basis and priority will be given to those who are unwell.

The clinics are often busy and long waits are sometimes inevitable. If the clinic is exceptionally busy we may need to close to further patients.

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Bedford Hospital

Acute Gynaecology Unit (Maternity Services)

Miss PushpaMaharajan Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Cross Site Clinical Director
MrJullienBrady Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Acute Gynaecology Unit (Maternity Services)

Miss PushpaMaharajan Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Cross Site Clinical Director
MissNeela Mukhopadhaya Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Director for Gynaecology

Useful Contacts

Bedford Hospital
General Manager Zoe Radwell
Zoe.Radwell@ldh.nhs.uk
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01234 795814
pals@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
General Manager Zoe Radwell
Zoe.Radwell@ldh.nhs.uk
Bereavement Midwife Contact Number: 07790 564626
Service Manager Heather Spackman
Heather.Spackman@ldh.nhs.uk
Clinical Director Miss Neelanjana Mukhopadhaya
Neelanjana.Mukhopadhaya@ldh.nhs.uk
Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385
PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk
Switchboard 01582 491166
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