Mr Ed Neale - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Mr Ed Neale

Hospital

Bedford Hospital

Job Title

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Qualifications

BSc, MB, BS, FRCOG

Other Roles

Clinical lead for vascular, urolological and orthopaedic services. Senior examiner for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Divisional director for Womens and Childrens services MKUH.

Areas of Special Interest

Incontinence and prolapse, medical education and medical management

Education and Training

Qualified at St Georges Hospital Medical School, London in 1982. Postgraduate training in the East Midlands and Hong Kong

Experience

25 years as a consultant in Bedford and eight and a half years as Medical Director

Research

Most recent publication on outpatient induction of labour

Other

Secretary contact: 01234 792066

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.