Arnold Whitchurch Ward - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Arnold Whitchurch Ward

Hospital

Bedford Hospital

Ward Name

Arnold Whitchurch Ward

Speciality

Female Care of the Elderly

Ward Manager

Sadie King

Matron

Shilby Santhosh

Contact Details

01234 792268 Ext. 2230 / 2268

Find us

The Arnold Whitchurch Ward can be found on the first floor of the old hospital block. Please use the Britannia Road entrance.

Please see it on the map below with the reference number 20.

Bedford Hospital South Wing Map

Visitor Information

Visiting Times

2.00pm-8.00pm but Protected Mealtimes are advocated.

Protected Mealtimes

Breakfast – 7.45am-8.15am.
Lunch – 12.30pm-1.15pm.
Evening Meal – 5.30pm-6.15pm

Patient Entertainment

Patients can access free entertainment from their own devices (mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc). Including a selection of Freeview TV channels, Hospital Radio, further popular Radio stations and the ability to view Newspapers and Magazines on your own device.

Mobile Devices

Allowed

Wifi

Yes

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.