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ADAM (Advanced Diabetes Awareness & Management)

For those individuals who have lived with Type 2 diabetes for more than one year, QISMET accredited ADAM course is more suitable. ADAM is a one day in-person programme delivered in the following venues (Bedford, Biggleswade, Flitwick, Shefford and Dunstable) tailored specifically to help participants to understand and self-manage their diabetes in the longer term.

ADAM is delivered in one day (9.15-4.15) and provides practical guidance in a fun and interactive format. Attending an ADAM course will help give you the knowledge to make informed lifestyle choices. You can benefit from meeting and sharing experiences with others also living with Type 2 diabetes in a group setting and receive honest expert up-to-date advice from diabetes specialist healthcare professionals including a Diabetes Specialist Nurse and a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian.

If you receive an invitation to attend our ADAM programme, 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.

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.