Bedford Hospital NHS Trust

Bedfordshire University and NHS trust unite to train future workforce and transform local health services

The University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have formed an exciting partnership aimed at driving advancements in education, healthcare, and...

Hundreds of Bedford NHS staff announce 48-hour strike in pay dispute

The union UNISON has confirmed that hundreds of health staff at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will take strike action in March in a dispute over pay. More than 400 workers at...

Grieving mother left feeling “bottom of the barrel” by Bedford Maternity unit after miscarriage

A mother, who had already lost a child, has described how Bedford Hospital left her feeling “bottom of the barrel” and “insignificant” when suffering a miscarriage. The mother of one, who wishes to remain...

Frustration as blood tests cancelled at Bedford Hospital due to UK-wide supplier shortages

Frustrated patients are being turned away from blood test appointments at Bedford Hospital due to logistics problems with a supplier to the NHS...

Govt announces £3m to improve urgent and emergency care at Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital's children's A&E department is receiving vital funding as part of a £3m package to improve urgent and emergency services at the Bedford...

How PPE shortages are affecting Bedford’s frontline staff

The national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the escalating coronavirus pandemic has been well documented in the media and the...

Keep calm we’re Bedfordians: Your guide to support during the coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, one of the biggest battles is against misinformation, rumour and fake news. Partnering with Bedford Borough Council...

Breaking news: funding approved for Bedford and L&D hospitals merger

The Department of Health and Social Care has approved £99.5m of capital funding for NHS projects in Bedfordshire, including the merger of Bedford and Luton & Dunstable hospitals. Stephen Conroy, Chief...

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust launches three-year plan

Bedford Hospital has said they're prioritising shorter stays in hospital, revolutionary digital transformation and significant investment as part of a three-year plan launched this...

Bedford Hospital must keep historic nursery rhyme tiles

Bedford Hospital's application to remove over 20 historic nursery rhyme tiles has been rejected by Bedford Borough Council. The hospital said the application was made after...

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