Category: General News
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 […]
Newly refurbished Emergency Department at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital officially opened
The newly refurbished and expanded Emergency Department (ED) at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) is now fully operational to patients. The project which began in 2021 has been […]
L&D Outpatients Call-centre Christmas period open hours
Please be aware that the Luton & Dunstable Hospital Outpatients Call-centre will be closed: From 2pm on Christmas Eve (24 December) Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and […]
Doctors honoured at SAS and LED East of England Recognition Awards
Two doctors from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been honoured at the SAS (specialist, associate specialist and specialty) and LED (Locally Employed Doctors) East of England Recognition Awards. Dr […]