News

New patient/visitor car park and travel hub opening marks ‘start’ of L&D Hospital redevelopment

Date: 20/05/2021 | Category: Redevelopment news

New multi-storey facility will provide 278 car parking spaces for patients and visitors New layout significantly improves access and will reduce Lewsey Road congestion Staff travel hub, secure cycle storage […]

Relocation of ENT services at the L&D

Date: 27/04/2021 | Category: General News

From Tuesday 4 May 2021, all ENT outpatient appointments at the L&D will be located in Zone B. Zone B is on the first floor, accessible from the main hospital, […]

Relocation of Bariatric and Rheumatology Services at the L&D

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 news

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 […]