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Annual Members Meeting 2023

Come along and find out all you need to know about how Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been performing over the past year, and learn more about our 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.

Date and time: Wednesday 27 September 2023, 5:30pm for 6pm start, 7:30pm finish
Venue: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AH
Refreshment on arrival: Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided

If you would like to join our Annual Members Meeting, please email FTMembership@ldh.nhs.uk and RSVP by the 24 September 2023. Please provide:

Your full name
Your job title
Your email
Your telephone number
The number of people from your household who will be attending, and whether they are Public / Trust Staff / Trust Volunteers
Any special requirements for you or your household

Only limited online spaces are available so please register early!

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.