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Maternity update – changes to prescriptions during antenatal care at Bedford Hospital
Maternity update – changes to prescriptions during antenatal care at Bedford Hospital As of Monday 24 March 2025, a number of prescription only medicines will be provided directly by community […]
Stroke patients to receive quicker care through video assessments
From Monday 31 March, the stroke team at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) will be working with colleagues at East of England Ambulance Service Trust to assess suspected […]
Dance project brings joy to elderly patients at Bedford Hospital
A dance project is being piloted at Bedford Hospital to trial music and movement interventions for elderly patients. The Dance for Health Project, run by Sadie Hunt and Jenny Howells, […]
15 years of the Acute Assessment Unit at Bedford Hospital
In February 2010, Bedford Hospital opened the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). The main objective was to provide a dedicated space for rapid assessment, investigation, and treatment of patients with acute […]
Free Healthy Start vitamins available
Free Healthy Start vitamins available Young children and babies may not get enough vitamin A and D even if they’re eating well. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you may not […]
Consider a career in the NHS during National Apprenticeship Week
The NHS’s lead for workforce and training in the East of England is this week encouraging people to consider an NHS apprenticeship as part of National Apprenticeship Week. More than […]
Forget-Me-Not service to enhance the lives of patients living with dementia
Patients living with dementia attending Bedfordshire Hospitals are set to be given enhanced support following the launch of the Forget-Me-Not service. The Forget-Me-Not service, co-ordinated by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity, […]
Maternity update – changes to prescriptions during antenatal care at the L&D
Maternity update – changes to prescriptions during antenatal care As of Monday 3 February 2025, a number of prescription only medicines will be provided directly by community midwives to non-inpatient […]
Bedford Hospital’s Homebirth Service review has been extended
Bedford Hospital’s Homebirth Service review has been extended Following our announcement in October 2024 that Bedford Hospital’s Blossom Homebirth service is currently under review due to significant staffing challenges, the […]
New Same Day Emergency Care Unit to be built at Bedford Hospital
Patients, staff and the local community are set to benefit from a new Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) on the Bedford Hospital South Wing site, with construction work starting […]