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This is the official page for Bedford Hospital. You can also visit our website at www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk or follow our account on Twitter


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 man

aged? 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.


3. What is your deletion policy? Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will remove any comments that are considered to be:

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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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We are currently looking into how we receive and act upon feedback to drive improvement across our Trust. Join other pat...
17/04/2026

We are currently looking into how we receive and act upon feedback to drive improvement across our Trust.
Join other patients, families, staff, volunteers and governors at a special Patient Experience/ Improvement workshop. We’d love your help;

-Building a shared understanding of how patient feedback is currently used
-Share your honest experience about what works and what doesn’t
-Help us identify gaps in acting upon your feedback
-Explore together what ‘better’ would look like

Dr Tammy Angel says; “We really want to understand what matter most to the people we serve and how to improve their experience of our services. This workshop starts this conversation and starts to shape ‘what is the best way’ to ensure that our patients co-produce improvements with us, whether that is clinical pathways, ward experience or the feedback process itself’. Only by truly listening to our patients voices will we be able to deliver continuous quality improvement we all aspire to”

This workshop has limited spaces, and will be held in Flitwick on 30 April. If you are interested in attending and would like to learn more please email improvement@bedsft.nhs.uk

We would like to wish a Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year to all our patients, visitors and staff members celebrating.Thi...
14/04/2026

We would like to wish a Happy Sinhala and Tamil New Year to all our patients, visitors and staff members celebrating.

This is an important cultural holiday celebrated in Sri Lanka and signifies renewal and hope.

Happy   to all our patients, staff and members celebrating!The festival of Baisakhi marks the beginning of the spring ha...
13/04/2026

Happy to all our patients, staff and members celebrating!

The festival of Baisakhi marks the beginning of the spring harvest in Punjab and Hindu communities, and also holds deep spiritual significance in Sikh communities as the founding of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh.

We wish everyone celebrating a joyful and blessed Baisakhi.

Our Deputy Director of Finance, Ricky Shah was recently awarded ‘Deputy Director of Finance of the year’ at the HFMA Eas...
10/04/2026

Our Deputy Director of Finance, Ricky Shah was recently awarded ‘Deputy Director of Finance of the year’ at the HFMA Eastern Branch conference. Out of eight categories, Bedfordshire Hospitals was shortlisted in five, including; Finance Team of the year, Champion of Diversity, Student of the year and Outstanding Contribution. In one category, two of our colleagues were shortlisted – an amazing achievement!

Ricky provides unwavering second line leadership, safeguarding day to day control while enabling the Director of Finance to focus on system strategy and board priorities. His impact is visible in monthly delivery, cross organisational collaboration, and the development of a confident, capable finance team. He is deeply committed to developing the team’s analytical capability. Congratulations Ricky!

On Wednesday 15 April 2026, the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) vascular hub will be relocating from Bedfor...
10/04/2026

On Wednesday 15 April 2026, the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) vascular hub will be relocating from Bedford Hospital to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D).

This major development marks a significant milestone in the transformation of vascular care across the region. The new Vascular Centre will feature two state‑of‑the‑art hybrid operating theatres, providing facilities for both open and endovascular surgery.

Modern vascular surgery increasingly relies on a combination of traditional open techniques and minimally invasive endovascular procedures. The new hybrid theatres integrate advanced, high‑resolution imaging systems within a fully equipped surgical environment, enabling clinicians to switch seamlessly between approaches during the same operation.

From 15 April, all major vascular surgery, vascular interventional radiology procedures, and emergency or planned vascular admissions will take place at the L&D. There will also be a newly refurbished area that will house the vascular outpatient clinic and a new vascular laboratory.

Most outpatient appointments, diagnostics, and minor procedures - including varicose vein surgery - will continue to be delivered at patients’ local hospitals in Bedford, Milton Keynes, or Luton.

As part of the service redesign, the vascular team has worked closely with colleagues across the network to streamline pathways and introduce new services. These include a Limb Salvage Clinic, a one‑stop service for patients with critical limb‑threatening ischaemia, and a forthcoming one‑stop chronic wound care clinic.

This investment represents a major step forward in delivering high‑quality, modern vascular care for the BLMK population.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ilene Machiva into the key Director of Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse ro...
09/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ilene Machiva into the key Director of Midwifery and Deputy Chief Nurse roles, overseeing and supporting our maternity units at Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D).

Having previously worked at the L&D from 2002 to 2022, Ilene will re-join the Trust from The Rosie Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on 1 June 2026.

Ilene said: “Together we will deliver significant improvements which will enable us to continue providing safe and high quality care for the community we serve.”

Liz Lees, Chief Nurse at the Trust said: “We are delighted to share that Ilene will be joining us in June.

“With Ilene in post, and the wealth of experience she brings, we will have a robust maternity leadership team in place.

Read the full story: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/news/new-director-of-midwifery-appointed-for-bedfordshire-hospitals/

Many health problems can be treated without attending our hospitals. Hannah, General Manager for Acute and Emergency Med...
09/04/2026

Many health problems can be treated without attending our hospitals.

Hannah, General Manager for Acute and Emergency Medicine, said: “We understand that it can be worrying when you’re feeling unwell, however please help us to ensure that our Emergency Department is available for those who need us by only attending in limb and life threatening emergencies.

“NHS 111 is a free service that provides medical advice for non-emergency health concerns and mental health support. If you are not sure where to go or what care you need, NHS 111 is available 24/7. You will get to speak to a trained adviser by phone or online at 111.nhs.uk and, if needed, a clinician will call you.

“NHS 111 can guide you to the right service, whether its self-care advice, a pharmacy, a GP practice or another healthcare provider. Thank you for your support.”

Our resident doctors are taking strike action until 13 April. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

April is  .Our Bowel Cancer Screening team, alongside BLMK ICB and Autism Bedfordshire, recently produced several new in...
08/04/2026

April is .

Our Bowel Cancer Screening team, alongside BLMK ICB and Autism Bedfordshire, recently produced several new information videos for patients. These videos are made to help autistic people and people with learning disabilities understand what to expect when going through the bowel cancer screening pathway.

Learn more about the pathway, and watch the three videos with Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Dr Marion, on the Autism Bedfordshire website: https://www.autismbedfordshire.net/projects-development-team/bowel-cancer-screening/

Our resident doctors are taking strike action from today, until 13 April. During this time our Emergency Departments wil...
07/04/2026

Our resident doctors are taking strike action from today, until 13 April. During this time our Emergency Departments will prioritise urgent and life-threatening emergencies only. If you attend for a minor health issue you will be redirected to alternative health care services.

Happy Easter to all our patients, staff and members celebrating!Easter is a festival within the Christian calendar which...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all our patients, staff and members celebrating!

Easter is a festival within the Christian calendar which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. This day marks the end of Lent, a 40 day period of fasting, prayer and penance.

Today marks Good Friday, the day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the Friday before Easter Sunday. W...
03/04/2026

Today marks Good Friday, the day that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

We wish a Happy Easter to all our patients, staff and members observing this reflective period.

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. To find an open pharmacy near you, visit w...
03/04/2026

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. To find an open pharmacy near you, visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

Remember, local pharmacist can now supply medicines for seven conditions, if appropriate, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. For more information, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

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