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Bedford Hospital Trust sees high-risk repairs bill rise by 161%

Bedfordshire Hospital Trust has blamed its "ageing estate" for one of the highest rises in the cost of high-risk repairs backlog in England, with a 161% increase year on year. High-risk repairs are those which must...

Cauldwell Medical Centre team receives national award

The team at Cauldwell Medical Centre (CMC) in Bedford have received a national award in recognition of their work to increase cervical screening among vulnerable groups. They were named winners in the...

New A&E suite opened at Bedford Hospital thanks to charity’s £1m appeal

A new suite, home to a brand new CT scanner and other image processing equipment has been opened at Bedford Hospital's A&E department thanks to Bedford Hospital Charity...

Photography student exhibition brightens up Bedford Hospital

Students from the University of Bedfordshire have unveiled a new photography exhibit at Bedford Hospital, aiming to create warm and inviting spaces for patients and staff. In collaboration with the...

Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends brings cutting-edge robots to Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends (BHC&F) has brought cutting-edge tech to Bedford Hospital, thanks to support from the local community, with the arrival of a new da Vinci Xi surgery robot. While this...

New bus shelter installed on Ampthill Road

Cauldwell Ward councillors Abu Sultan and Fouzia Atiq have welcomed the installation of a new bus shelter on Ampthill Road near Bedford Hospital. The pair have...

A “bit of a wait” but everyone working to prevent ‘bed blocking’ says adult services director

There is sometimes "a bit of a wait" to safely discharge medically fit people who need additional support from Bedford Hospital – despite there being enough capacity in the borough. Committee chair, Cllr Roger Rigby...

QCQ report rates Bedford Hospital ‘good’ but highlights staff shortages and treatment delays

Following an inspection in August and September, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It is the first...

Appeal after serious collision near Bedford Hospital North Wing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with serious injuries following a collision in Bedford. The woman in her 50s... was crossing Kimbolton Road opposite...

Prestigious literary award for local doctor’s debut

A doctor from Bedford has won a British Medical Association award for his debut book, 'Lifeline', which casts a critical eye over the current state of the NHS. Dr Barry Monk...

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