Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your through your chest and […]
Under EU and UK law you or an authorised representative may have the right to access your health record. The right of access, commonly referred to as subject access, gives […]
The acute assessment unit (AAU) is a ward for medical and emergency patients who have been referred by their GP or A&E to undergo further assessment. When a patient arrives […]
Anaesthetics is the medical specialty that provides anaesthesia for a variety of surgical operations and procedures. Anaesthetists, along with nursing and support staff, also run Critical Care, which includes the […]
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is one of the largest employers in Luton so it is vital we have the right people to make sure that we provide the highest […]
At the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital we offer a range of opportunities for those wanting to learn, gain experience and a qualification, learning through our apprenticeship programme, or work […]
Antenatal care is the care you receive from healthcare professionals during your pregnancy. You’ll be offered a series of appointments with one of our midwives, or sometimes with a doctor […]
Emergency Medicine deals with the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses or injuries which require immediate, or urgent medical attention – it is not able to provide care for chronic […]
The L&D is committed to safeguarding all patients. (). Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility…if you see or suspect it, please report it. Definition of abuse: Abuse is the violation of an […]
On the right hand side you will find information on a wide range of topics from disability services to translation services. Please note for wheelchair users – It is advisable […]
To families of all our patients, we wanted to give a reminder that sadly, at both Bedford and the Luton & Dunstable University Hospital, we are still unable to allow any visitors on site, unless there are exceptional circumstances, for example in maternity , NICU or children’s departments, or for those patients who are receiving palliative treatment at the end of their lives, on a case-by-case basis.
