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Attending a Type 2 diabetes information day is an essential part of every patient’s free package of NHS diabetes care. Learning more about successfully managing diabetes will help individuals more effectively look after their health and help reduce the future risk of developing long-term life-changing health complications.

Courses are held at various venues across Bedfordshire, including Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Flitwick and Shefford. If you receive an invitation to attend a DESMOND day, please ensure that you respond to the opt in letter when it arrives by phoning the office number or emailing the email address on the letter and reserve your place on a day and at a location suitable for you. Participants are always very welcome to bring a friend or relative with them.

The diabetes education team is a friendly, experienced, award-winning team of diabetes educators and administrators dedicated to supporting the Bedfordshire community with evidence-based information and education about managing Type 2 diabetes. You can learn more on the DESMOND website.

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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.