28 August 2026

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National midwife shortage is major factor in ‘inadequate’ maternity dept at Bedford Hospital

Health chiefs at Bedford Hospital have sought to reassure patients after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated maternity services 'inadequate'. David Carter, chief executive at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and chief nurse, Liz Lees...

Inspectors rate Bedford Hospital maternity services ‘inadequate’ demanding significant improvement

Following an inspection in November 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that it must make significant and immediate improvements to the maternity services at Bedford Hospital and has served...

Ambulance service placed in ‘special measures’ to make drastic improvements

Following a damning report by the Care Quality Commission, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has today been placed into...

CQC Report: Bullying and harassment rife at East of England Ambulance Service

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its damning report into ongoing and deep-seated issues at the East of England Ambulance Service...

Regulators step in after concerns about troubled East of England Ambulance Service

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has reiterated its commitment to patient safety after regulatory action has been taken against...

Bedford MP asks PM for urgent investment in Primary Care after Cater Street Surgery goes into Special Measures

In Parliament today, Mohammad Yasin, the MP for Bedford and Kempston asked the Prime Minister about urgent funding for GPs after a doctor’s surgery in...

Bedford Moorfields Eye Hospital now rated as ‘good’ overall

Bedford Moorfields Eye Hospital has been given an overall 'good' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). It had previously been rated as 'requiring improvement'...