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Please be aware, the information on this page relates to GPs referring to Luton & Dunstable University Hospital only.

Learning Disabilities (GP information)

Introduction

The Learning Disability Liaison Nurses work to increase awareness of the needs of people who have learning disabilities through training, advice and guidance in order to achieve equal access to hospital services. They enable hospital staff to meet individuals’ needs whilst accessing hospital care by:

Recommending changes in practice
Promoting best practice within the hospital settings through involvement in strategic planning
Promoting effective communication with individuals and their support network

Referral Process

Referrals can be made via:

Hospital flagging system (iPM)
Email
Extension 8271
Bleep 377

Procedures Provided

Links to tertiary centres:

Specialist Healthcare Team, Services for People with Learning Disabilities, Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre

Patient Information Leaflets

Clinicians - Consultants/Specialist Nurses

Bedford Hospital

Learning Disabilities

Tosan Ejuetami Liaison Learning Disability Nurse

Kara Greig Lead Liaison Learning Disability Nurse

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Learning Disabilities

JulietFoster Learning and Disability Nurse

Useful Contacts

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Bleep Number 377

Outpatients booking department: 01582 561385

PALS (for patient specific enquiries) 01582 491 166
PALS@ldh.nhs.uk

Switchboard 01582 491166

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.