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Patient benefits

Better theatre and imaging facilities will improve the quality of treatments and have shorter operative times, which in turn will improve patient outcomes
Modern machines have inbuilt radiation reduction protocols which provides further protection to patient and staff from harmful radiation
Enhanced access to high-quality care by a small volume of specialist staff
Improved patient outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, shorter length of stay and reduction in readmission rate
High level of integration with co-located interdependent services such as the HASU
Over 50% of the current vascular surgery cases at Bedford Hospital are currently non Bedford residents. By relocating the hub to the L&D will increase surgery capacity at Bedford and assist with reducing the waiting time and access for local residents for other surgical specialties.

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.