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South Asian Group Diabetes Education Delivered In Punjabi

We offer face-to-face group sessions, delivered by diabetes educators and an interpreter in Punjabi for people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the last 12 months.

This session runs on a Wednesday 10am – 1pm, at a community venue close to Bedford Hospital South Wing. The venue has free car parking and disabled access. Participants are welcome to bring a friend or family member. The session is tailored to the South Asian diet. Tea and coffee is available free of charge.

The feedback from those who attend our South Asian sessions is consistently rated as “Very Useful”. Other comments received from patients include:

“I liked the simple explanation in my language in a way that I am able to understand”
“The educator was so friendly. Repeated to make sure I have understood”

We have presented on Inspire FM radio station, giving information to the South Asian population in Luton about managing their diabetes. Watch the radio broadcast below.

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.