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Please note that this site is not monitored 24 hours a day and that cannot be used to give medical advice. In a medical emergency you should dial 999 and for non-urgent medical advice you should dial 111. How is the site managed? This site does not have a dedicated team to service the enquiries made through it. The staff who post the responses are doing so in addition to their main roles.


2. What can I post on the site? Please remember that Facebook is a public forum and is not the appropriate place for us to discuss specific cases or complaints. In such cases we may message you directly to inform you on how best to resolve your issue. Whilst we encourage healthy debate and appreciate that our users will have opinions on current events, we ask everyone to remember that this site has a large and diverse user base, so please be respectful when making your comments. Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is our dedicated department that deals with these enquiries and can be contacted via email at PALS@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk or by phone on 01234 795814.


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We may remove posts that have no connection to the Trust as this site is for local healthcare information. It is inappropriate for us to comment on or host debates about actions being undertaken by other Trusts, other professional bodies or other countries. Where possible we will try to inform a user that their post has been deleted and offer an explanation as to why. However, as this site is not run by a dedicated team, we may not always be able to do this.


4. Why do you mention the names of some patients? Patients that we name in our articles and posts have agreed and signed to do so. Each patient fills out a consent form which must be signed by them and authorised by a responsible clinician if appropriate.


5. How can I contact you if I don’t want to post my questions on here? You can contact the communications team via email at Communications@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk. Again please note that emails are not monitored 24 hours a day cannot be used to give medical advice. Alternatively, you can contact our PALS team (patient advice and liaison service) via email at PALS@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk.


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You can find out more about our hospital at www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk

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Wishing all our Hindu patients and staff celebrating, a joyous Holi. Holi, known as the "festival of colours," signifies...
04/03/2026

Wishing all our Hindu patients and staff celebrating, a joyous Holi.

Holi, known as the "festival of colours," signifies the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, as well as encouraging forgiveness and enjoyment.

2-3 March marks the Jewish festival of Purim. It is a joyful festival celebrating the reversal of events in ancient Pers...
02/03/2026

2-3 March marks the Jewish festival of Purim. It is a joyful festival celebrating the reversal of events in ancient Persia, which led to the survival of the Jewish people after a decree was issued by a senior Persian official calling for the killing of all Jews across the empire.

The day is marked by reading the Purim story (Megillah), wearing fancy dress to reflect G-d’s hidden hand in everything, exchanging food gifts (mishloach manot), giving charity and food to those in need, and sharing festive meals together.

Chag Purim Sameach to all who celebrate!

Happy St David's Day to all of our staff and patients celebrating.
01/03/2026

Happy St David's Day to all of our staff and patients celebrating.

For , we hear from Dr Freedman: Our Deputy Medical Director and Deputy Senior Responsible Officer for the Midlands and ...
28/02/2026

For , we hear from Dr Freedman: Our Deputy Medical Director and Deputy Senior Responsible Officer for the Midlands and East 5 Pathology Network (Bedfordshire Hospitals, Cambridge University Hospital and North West Anglia Hospital Pathology Services):

"Laboratories are essential to screen for, diagnose, and monitor patients with rare diseases. Historically, many rare diseases were considered to affect only children, but increasingly we work with clinicians seeing adult patients, to either diagnose or help manage these conditions.

“Our Pathology laboratory staff work closely with other specialists in our hospitals, along with tertiary centres, to care for patients with rare diseases: when our expert clinicians identify rare diseases as a possible cause of a patient’s symptoms, they identify the right tests needed, provide high quality laboratory testing, and interpret the test results.

“Laboratories will play a critical role in delivery of the NHS England Rare Diseases Action Plan, which focuses on improving diagnosis speeds, coordination of care, access to specialist treatment, and awareness among healthcare professionals.”

Sneha, our Haematology Clinical Lead, gives some background on the role of her team for :“In the UK, rare diseases are ...
28/02/2026

Sneha, our Haematology Clinical Lead, gives some background on the role of her team for :

“In the UK, rare diseases are defined as conditions affecting fewer than 5 in 10,000 people. Rare blood conditions include amyloidosis, haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), to name but a few.

“Rare diseases pose significant challenges because they may present differently in different people, with symptoms that overlap with other common conditions. Raising awareness, and improving recognition and access to testing, is therefore crucial.

“We conduct specialised diagnostic testing to confirm rare conditions and guide timely intervention. We are now seeing these conditions more frequently, which I believe is down to successes in education and awareness. This allows for earlier intervention alongside specialist care centres, leading to better patient outcomes.”

Eating Disorder Awareness Week reminds us that eating disorders take many forms. While many people recognise restricting...
27/02/2026

Eating Disorder Awareness Week reminds us that eating disorders take many forms. While many people recognise restricting food intake, striving for thinness, or fearing weight gain, a lesser-known condition is Muscularity Oriented Disordered Eating (MODE).

MODE often (not exclusively) affects young men and involves an excessive drive for muscularity. It can present as compulsive exercise, strict dietary regimes, inflexible eating habits and exercise, or intense guilt and anxiety when these are disrupted. These behaviours are frequently overlooked or praised as fitness discipline. In the UK, 1.25 million people live with eating disorders.

Eating disorders can be isolating, connecting with others who understand, can be life-changing, even a single connection can bring the reminder that you are not alone.

If you or a loved one is suffering with an eating disorder, please contact your GP who can help with a referral to specialist services.

The Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) received a lovely ‘thank you’ recently.“I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the n...
26/02/2026

The Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) received a lovely ‘thank you’ recently.

“I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the nurses, doctors and other staff on SAU. The level of compassion, care, professionalism and skill was inspirational. I arrived in tears of pain, and left with a huge smile. These staff members are a true credit to the NHS and to Bedford.”

Congratulations to the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) team at Bedford for achieving their Silver ward accreditation!The ...
25/02/2026

Congratulations to the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) team at Bedford for achieving their Silver ward accreditation!

The assessors spoke with patients and staff, finding:
- Patients felt safe and supported, and would recommend SAU to others requiring the service
- Staff were welcoming to all and performed particularly well in patient safety, medical devices, person-centred care, among other metrics of care

Well done to all involved, and thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Elle, PRIDE representative and HIV Support Administrator, shares why matters to her, and why it should to you too:“In ...
23/02/2026

Elle, PRIDE representative and HIV Support Administrator, shares why matters to her, and why it should to you too:

“In recognition of the LGBT+ History Month theme of 'Science and Innovation', I’d like to acknowledge the vital role LGBT+ communities have played in shaping HIV research and care.

“Over the years as healthcare has developed, from early diagnostics and virology, to the design and delivery of clinical trials, LGBT+ scientists, clinicians, patients and activists have driven progress.

“For decades, those leading this work faced stigma, silence, and risk to their lives. Their work didn’t just accelerate scientific discovery, it has changed how modern research listens to patients, values lived experience and responds in a crisis.

“I believe acknowledging this history matters because inclusive science isn’t just fairer, it’s better for everyone.”

We would like to shine a spotlight on our colleagues who were recognised in the community during .Our Apprenticeships t...
22/02/2026

We would like to shine a spotlight on our colleagues who were recognised in the community during .

Our Apprenticeships team won the Apprenticeship Champion Award at the Bedford College Group’s Awards, highlighting our commitment to mentoring and career progression.

Our Trust Health and Care Academy team received the T Levels Employer of the Year Award for excellent industry placements.

To read more about the week, and learn about the apprenticeships available at our hospitals, please visit our website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/apprenticeships/

Throughout , our staff met with the public and colleagues to raise awareness, and encourage people to give apprenticesh...
21/02/2026

Throughout , our staff met with the public and colleagues to raise awareness, and encourage people to give apprenticeships a try.

Wendy and Rebecca from our Apprenticeships team enjoyed some great career conversations in our hospitals, supporting people’s aspirations and helping plan which pathways might serve best.

Vish and Mahdni from our Practice Education team were also busy visiting colleges, libraries, job centres, and community centres all across Bedfordshire, raising awareness and inspiring those outside our hospitals.

To read more about the week, and learn about the apprenticeships available at our hospitals, please visit our website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/apprenticeships/

The Awake Prone Study aims to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of awake prone positioning in patients who re...
20/02/2026

The Awake Prone Study aims to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of awake prone positioning in patients who require a high percentage of oxygen support, known as acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (not due to COVID-19).

The Awake Prone Study was opened to recruitment at Bedford Hospital on 18 March 2025. The team has now received an award for successfully meeting their recruiting target and have continued to recruit beyond their target, meaning they are now recognised as being the top recruiter for this study. As a token of their appreciation, the central study team at the University of Warwick sent a certificate of recognition to the team at Bedford, a milestone achievement for this clinical trial.

With the study due to end in February 2027, we have high hopes for the team to continue recruiting even more patients.

Congratulations to Dr Laura Ylquimiche and the team for this achievement and their continuous hard work on the study.

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