Category: General News
The Spring 2025 issue of the Ambassador magazine is out now!
The latest edition of Ambassador magazine is out now! In Ambassador you can read about: Operational updates from our hospitals Our upcoming medical lecture on liver disease (20 May 2025) […]
1,000 Robotic assisted surgery procedures achieved in under two years at Bedfordshire Hospitals
More than 1,000 Robotic Assisted Surgical procedures have been carried out at Bedfordshire Hospitals in two years, making it one of the most successful programmes in England. In March 2023 […]
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 […]
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, […]
New concessionary car parking for patient and visitors
As of Monday 3 February 2025, Bedfordshire Hospitals will have new concessionary car parking offerings at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital in line with mandatory NHS car […]
Primrose Cancer Wellbeing Room and Garden at Bedford Hospital officially opened
A new Wellbeing Room and Garden has been created for the Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital, which will provide vital support and information for our cancer patients. This new area […]
Exceptional demand at our hospitals
Update: 30/12/24 Our hospitals are seeing an exceptional level of demand on services. Due to continued pressure as a result of flu and other winter viruses, visiting is restricted […]