Category: General News
Industrial action: Junior doctors’ strike update
The British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors will be taking part in national industrial action, in the form of a 72 hour strike, at NHS trusts across the […]
Governor Elections – Ballots open on Tuesday 28 February
PLEASE VOTE, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! The Trust has formally declared that elections are to be held for Bedford Borough (and its surrounding counties). Staff constituencies Staff – Non Clinical […]
Meet David Venn, our new HCA
“I’ve reached a stage now where I’ve retired from my day job; now is the time for me to do the things that I love and have a passion for” […]
Restricted access to main building at the L&D
To support the upgrading and refurbishing of our Emergency Department, the internal corridor tunnel accessed via the hospital service road into the main hospital building will be closing temporarily. There […]
New projectors to help improve the lives of patients with cognitive challenges
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received new equipment to help improve the physical and social wellbeing of patients with cognitive challenges. Both Bedford and Luton & Dunstable (L&D) hospitals […]
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust appoints new Chair
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Richard Sumray. Richard is an experienced Chair and Board Member across the health, care, justice […]
Parking limitations at the L&D
Patients and visitors should be aware that parking is extremely restricted on the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital site. There are limited parking options with the multi-storey car park on […]
Pilot of extended hours in Outpatient Call Centre at the L&D
The Outpatients Call Centre at the L&D will be piloting extended opening hours during January and February 2023, to provide increased flexibility for patients needing to cancel or change their […]
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust rated GOOD by the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released its final report today which rates Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as ‘GOOD’. This was in relation to its recent inspection at both […]
Scarlet Fever and invasive Group A strep: advice for parents and carers
The following article offers advice on the best health support should your child be unwell this winter. Winter is usually the time that we see lots of viruses that cause […]