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Bedfordshire Hospitals’ maternity units encourages patients and partners to use coronavirus rapid testing service
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
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
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)
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
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
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 […]
Captain Sir Tom Moore
1 February 2021 Statement from Bedford Hospital in agreement with Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughters, Hannah Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira: Bedford Hospital continues to care for Captain Sir Tom Moore. […]
New multi-storey car park at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
On Monday 18 January, a new multi-storey car park will open at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) on Lewsey Road. The new four-level car park will provide 278 […]
CQC Report – Bedford Hospital Maternity Service, January 2021
Following its recent inspection of Bedford Hospital’s Maternity Unit the CQC has released its final report today. The CQC conducted a one-day visit to the maternity department in November 2020 […]
38 Christmas and New Year’s Day babies at Bedfordshire Hospitals!
Midwives at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (which includes both Bedford and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital) were delighted to welcome the arrival of 38 babies born on Christmas […]