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Orthotics

Date: 09/06/2023 | Category:

Orthotics is a specialist medical service in which braces/supports are designed and fitted to an individual to provide one or more of the following: Correction or prevention of a physical […]

Orchard (Maternity) Ward

Date: 23/03/2020 | Category:

Orchard Ward is Bedford Hospital’s maternity ward and is based in Cygnet Wing, the Trust’s dedicated women’s and children’s unit. The ward cares for pregnant women with high blood pressure, […]

Orchard (Gynaecology) Ward

Date: 23/03/2020 | Category:

Orchard Gynaecology Ward is a 10-bedded ward providing a 24 hour acute service with an emergency treatment room for women with gynaecological problems. All emergency patients with gynaecological or early […]

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Orthodontics

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Oral and Maxillofacial

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is a surgical speciality dealing with diseases and conditions of the face, mouth, neck and jaws, as well as structures related to those areas e.g. […]

Ophthalmology

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system.

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Obesity (Bariatrics)

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Limb Fitting and Orthotics

Date: 22/02/2018 | Category:

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.