Orchard (Gynaecology) Ward

Orchard Gynaecology Ward is a 10-bedded ward providing a 24 hour acute service with an emergency treatment room for women with gynaecological problems. All emergency patients with gynaecological or early pregnancy disorders are cared for on Orchard Gynae Ward, as well as women undergoing early or mid-trimester miscarriages and terminations of pregnancy.

Women undergoing minor gynaecological surgery are admitted to Tavistock Ward (Day Surgery Unit)

Hospital

Bedford Hospital

Ward Name

Orchard (Gynaecology) Ward

Speciality

Gynaecology

Ward Manager

Nancy Jaques

Matron

Jane Perrini

Contact Details

01234 792219

Find us

We can be found on the second floor of the Cygnet Wing.

Bedford Hospital South Wing Map

Additional Information

Please note the Trust cannot be held liable for your valuables and property during your hospital stay. Please do not bring jewellery, valuables or large sums of money into hospital, as we cannot be held responsible for their safety. You will only need a small amount of money for such things as newspapers and soft drinks. A cash machine, should you need it, is available in the hospital’s Kempston Road reception area.

Visitor Information

In light of the current activity with COVID-19 (coronavirus) and in addition to national guidance around visiting restrictions, there are currently visiting restriction in place. Please view the current visiting restrictions.

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.