News

Relocation of Bariatric and Rheumatology Services at the L&D

Date: 15/04/2021 | Category: Internal Luton, Redevelopment

From Monday 19 April, Bariatric (Obesity) and adult Rheumatology services at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D), part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, are relocating to a new […]

Important changes announced to Bedfordshire Hospitals’ maternity services

Date: 08/04/2021 | Category: Maternity

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed from the 12 April 2021, visiting restrictions in maternity services will be relaxed further. One support partner will be allowed to accompany women […]

Bedford Hospital appoints first dementia specialist Admiral Nurse

Date: 01/04/2021 | Category: General News

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Dementia UK have developed a new Admiral Nurse service, which will see dementia specialist nurse Claire Day working in Bedford Hospital. Dementia UK is […]

Day of Reflection – A message from the CEO

Date: 23/03/2021 | Category: General News

“On this day of reflection, as we take a moment to remember all those who have lost their lives to COVID- some being our loved ones and some our own […]

Bedfordshire Hospitals’ maternity units encourages patients and partners to use coronavirus rapid testing service

Date: 23/03/2021 | Category: General News

In line with national NHS guidance and our ongoing commitment to keep pregnant women, their support partners and our staff as safe as possible, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (which […]

Changes to main patient drop-off point on Lewsey Road at the L&D

Date: 23/03/2021 | Category: General News

From Monday 29 March, the main patient drop-off point on Lewsey Road at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) will temporarily be relocated further down Lewsey Road, outside Microbiology. […]

Trust strengthens maternity leadership team

Date: 02/03/2021 | Category: General News

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust makes two key maternity leadership appointments Emma Hardwick appointed as new Director of Midwifery (working across both Bedford and Luton & Dunstable units) Tara Pauley […]

New patient appointment booking system at Gilbert Hitchcock House (North Wing)

Date: 22/02/2021 | Category: General News

With up to 600 patients a day visiting the Phlebotomy department at Bedford Hospital, it is vital that everyone is seen safely and social distancing measures are observed to protect […]

Closure of retail outlets at the L&D

Date: 15/02/2021 | Category: Redevelopment

As part of work to expand and upgrade the Emergency Department at the L&D, which will provide an expanded ED with increased waiting room capacity and a CT scanner situated […]

Our statement on the sad news of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s death

Date: 02/02/2021 | Category: General News

Liz Lees MBE, Chief Nurse, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “It has been our immense privilege to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore. “We share our deepest condolences and […]