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Annual Members Meeting 2022

The AMM 2022 presentation

Come along and find out all you need to know about how Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, incorporating Luton & Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital, has been performing over the past year, and learn more about their strategy for the future. If you are a member this is your opportunity to meet your governor representatives and hear from the senior staff from the Trust.

If you would like to join our Annual Members Meeting on Friday 23 September 2022, 5.30pm for 6pm start, 7.30pm finish, please email FTMembership@ldh.nhs.uk.

Venue: Addison Centre, Addison Howard Park, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8PN

Refreshment on arrival: Tea, Coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

Only limited online spaces are available so register early.

We had a great turnout at this meeting! Thank you to the 140 attendees who joined us to meet the governors and the senior staff. The next AMM is on the 27 September 2023 at the Rufus Center, Flitwick.

If you are not a member, and would like to attend future meetings, please sign up for free using our online form.

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.