Paediatric Emergency Department

Ward Name

Speciality

Emergency Medicine

Ward Manager

Stephanie Barnes

Matron

Benjamin Small

Contact Details

Band 7:

Ext 2240

Matron:

Ext 2576
Bleep 740

Find us

Ground floor, Medical Block

Additional Information

Mobile phones can be used in the department for phone calls, visitors should be respectful of where conversations are held and the needs of others. Videoing and photos are not permitted.

Visitor Information

One parent per patient unless agreed for more by nurse in charge. To protect siblings from illness it is recommended that where possible siblings remain in the care of another guardian/parent.

Meal Times

We provide breakfast and a hot mid-afternoon lunch. At other times we always have hot and cold drinks available and cold sandwiches/biscuits

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.