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Hands Department and Orthotic Department relocation at Bedford

Date: 03/11/2020 | Category: General News

From the 6th of November 2020, the Occupational Therapy Hands Department will be moving from their old base at Gilbert Hitchcock House to their new permanent base of the ground floor in Beeden House, South Wing. This means the Acute Hand Therapy Team can be on site and work closely with their trauma A&E Plastics and Orthopaedic colleagues.

The Orthotics Department will also be relocating and will continue outpatient activity on the ground floor of Gilbert Hitchcock House, North Wing.

If patients have any questions, please contact 01234 355122 ext 2846, or direct dial 01234 792254. Please note, the department is closed on Wednesdays.

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.