News

A bumper year for babies born on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Date: 08/01/2020 | Category: Maternity

8 January 2020 It was a bumper Christmas and New Year for the L&D maternity team, with a total of 15 babies born on Christmas Day – six girls and […]

Help Us, Help You This Winter by using the right NHS Service in BLMK

Date: 08/01/2020 | Category: General News

8th January 2020 People across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) are being urged to ensure they access the most appropriate NHS service to meet their needs this winter. The […]

Support NHS Blood Donation’s New Year Appeal

Date: 02/01/2020 | Category: General News

2nd January 2020 Luton and Dunstable University Hospital used 7,576 units of lifesaving blood last year. That’s why we’re supporting the NHS Blood Donation’s New Year appeal for more men […]

All Together to End COPD

Date: 15/11/2019 | Category: General News

15th November 2019 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 1.2 million people in the UK, and millions more have it without being aware. It is an umbrella term used to […]

World Antibiotic Awareness Week – 18th to 22nd November

Date: 14/11/2019 | Category: General News

14th November 2019 World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of antibiotic resistance as a global problem and promote best practices amongst health workers, the general public and […]

The L&D supports Alcohol Awareness Week

Date: 08/11/2019 | Category: General News

8th November 2019 Our Patient Safety Team are joining ResoLUTiONs to support Alcohol Awareness Week with an information stand in main reception on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November. People […]

Meeting regarding the redevelopment of the L&D

Date: 23/10/2019 | Category: General News, Redevelopment news

23rd October The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) will shortly submit a planning application to build a new critical care block and a new acute services block on the […]

Young patients and staff celebrate National Play in Hospital Week

Date: 11/10/2019 | Category: General News

11th October 2019 Young patients and staff at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) celebrated National Play in Hospital Week with a visit from charity partner, Awesome Themed Kids […]

Roald Dahl Nurse based at the L&D Wins Healthcare ‘Oscar’!

Date: 09/10/2019 | Category: General News, Nursing

9th October 2019 The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) is proud to have a Roald Dahl Nurse on our team. Elizabeth Joshua-John, has won a prestigious Zenith Global Health […]

Six shortlisted for Luton & Bedfordshire Community Award

Date: 27/09/2019 | Category: General News

27th September 2019 Congratulations to six members of staff from Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) who have been shortlisted for a Luton & Bedfordshire Community Award. They are: Karen […]