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Early Self-Referral to Maternity Services

Are you pregnant and wanting to have your baby at one of our hospitals? You can make a self-referral for antenatal care at either of our hospital sites, as soon as you find out you are pregnant so that we can start your antenatal care. You don’t need to speak to your GP first.

In order that we can make your first appointment for you to meet us, please choose which hospital you would like to attend and complete your details on the form. We will then get back to you with an appointment day and time.

Once the form has been completed it will be sent to the Community Midwifery Services and the team will be in touch with you, on the number you have provided.

Please contact us if you have not heard from us within 15 working days. If you are more than 9 weeks, please contact us as soon as you have submitted your referral form so we can process your referral and book you an appointment as soon as possible.

Refer to Bedford Hospital

Refer to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

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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.