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9 November 2026
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Baby Alessa, the first born at Bedford Hospital on 1 January 2026. Image: via Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

New Year’s Day joy as Bedford Hospital welcomes brand new Bedfordian baby Alessa

Bedford Hospital welcomed its first New Year’s Day baby, Alessa, at 6.19am as ten “New Year’s Day babies” were born across Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust in Bedford and Luton...
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University of Bedfordshire student crowned Student Midwife of the Year

A University of Bedfordshire student who has been training at Bedford Hospital has brought home the top prize at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. Third-year student, Chelsea Beckford-Procyk...
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Bedford student midwife shortlisted for top awards

A third-year University of Bedfordshire midwifery student has been nominated in two top categories in this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards. Bedfordian Chelsea Beckford-Procyk, who is on...
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After damning CQC report, Bedford Hospital appoints new Director and Head of Midwifery

In response to a damning report into maternity services at Bedford Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has made two key maternity leadership appointments to strengthen its leadership team...
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University of Bedfordshire to help tackle region’s shortage of nurses

Aspiring nurses, midwives and physiotherapists are being urged to apply to The University of Bedfordshire (UoB) ahead of the upcoming September term. The University has announced...
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