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Public/Staff Governor Election 2022 – the process commenced on 23 June

The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which includes Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital.

Elections are to be held for the following number of governors in the following Public and Staff Constituencies: Nomination was open on 23 June 2022 and closed on Thursday 14 July 2022 at 5pm. The ballot papers were issued to the Trust Members in the eligible constituencies on Friday 29 July. The polls closes at 5pm on Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Public – Luton – 5 seats

Staff – Nursing & Midwifery (including Healthcare Assistants) (at L&D site) -1 seat

Staff – Professional, Technical & Pharmacy (at L&D site) – 1 seat

Staff – Non Clinical (Admin, Clerical, Managers, Ancillary & Maintenance) (at L&D site)- 1 seat

Staff – Non Clinical (Admin, Clerical, Managers, Ancillary & Maintenance) (at Bedford site) – 1 seat

The elected candidates will serve a 3 year term commencing September 2022.

Notice of Election.

See the full election results:

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.