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Frailty ‘silver’ phone

The frailty ‘silver’ phone is available Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm on 07971 037 491.

We are here to support with:

People with complex co-morbidities
Frequent users of GP or acute services
Complex medical/social problems including cognitive impairment and capacity issues
Frail; unwell older people with unexplained illnesses or decline in function who you feel might need admission if not assessed quickly, including fallers
Anything else the GP requires support with.

We can provide:

Advice and guidance where this would avoid unnecessary hospital admission
Support in decision making
Signposting to alternatives to admission

Patients with ? stroke or ? fractured hip

Specialist OPD

Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder
Syncope and Transient Loss Of Consciousness
Falls and Bone Health
via email at ldhtr.dmesecretaries@nhs.net

Same day emergency care

Urgent review by MDT
Rapid access to diagnostic and investigations
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Person must be able to tolerate sitting for at least 4 hours. Person must be able to transfer either independently or need +1 support.

Virtual MDT

Available 1-2pm Monday to Friday via Microsoft Teams
Available for any patient requiring multi-professional discussion for complex care
Support with complex case management.

Virtual follow up

With community support and a dedicated Geriatrician to review all investigations and test, then a follow up by Frailty Nurses.

ED Frailty Pathway

90 year old
75 year old with 2 Frailty Syndrome
65 year old from care home or nursing home.

BGS: Fit for Frailty

Consider referral to geriatrician when:

Significant complexity
Diagnostic uncertainty
Challenging symptom control.

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.