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Alice Oyeniran

Alice Oyeniran, Midwife, Ward 33 – L&D

The winner of the July DAISY Award is Alice Oyeniran, a midwife who listened to her patient when others didn’t.

“I gave birth to my baby boy and caught an infection during labour. When I was transferred to ward 33, I complained about my symptoms and some staff dismissed this and put the pain to post C-section pain. Alice was the first midwife to actually listen to me and take me seriously. She also provided me with emotional support and advice.

“On the 13th day on the ward it was my birthday and on Alice’s next shift she wished me a happy birthday and gave me a hug. This really lifted my mood.

“Alice is always helpful, polite and caring. She has been an excellent midwife that goes above and beyond her normal job making patients feel happy and listened to. Even when not caring for me, on her shift she would go past corridors waving, smiling and asking for my health and recovery.
Although all the midwives are helpful, Alice was one of the midwives that stood out and made me feel better after being stuck in hospital for 2 weeks.”

Alice Oyeniran DAISY with the CNO

Alice Oyeniran July DAISY winner

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.