Stoma Care
The Stoma Care Department is available to all patients in the surrounding area who have a stoma. Our normal working days are Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
The Stoma Nurses hold weekly clinics on Thursday afternoons and Tuesday mornings at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital and alternate Wednesday afternoons at the Luton Treatment Centre. These are by appointment only.
Our direct telephone number is 01582 497091 and there is a 24 hour answering machine. Please leave a message and a member of the team will call you back. Alternatively we can be contacted via email on ldh-tr.stomateam@nhs.net
You can view the Stoma Care Self Help Guide here.Stoma Support Group
We understand that living with a stoma can come with its own unique challenges. That’s why the Bedford Stoma Nurses are creating a Stoma Support Group – a safe, welcoming space for individuals who are navigating life with a stoma, whether recently or long-term.
Join us for our next meeting, where you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet others who understand what you’re going through
- Enjoy a supportive, friendly environment
Whether you’re looking for tips, emotional support, or simply a place to connect, this group is here for you
The next meeting will be on Saturday 28 June, 10am – 12pm at:
Wootton Community Centre,
Harris Way,
Wootton,
Bedfordshire
MK43 9FZ
Tea and coffee will be provided
We look forward to seeing you there
For questions and queries please contact
Tel: 01234 792278
Email: Stomacare@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk