Coronavirus (COVID19) information for the public
Patient reminder #HandsFaceSpace
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to remind all patients attending Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital to please remember to wear your facemask at all timesKết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắc whilst on either hospital site (excluding those who are medically exempt).
Let’s all work together to play our part in slowing down the spread of Coronavirus by following the national guidance of washing our Hands regularly, wearing our Facemasks and maintaining a 2m SpaceKết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắc from others.
Your hospital appointment
Although some outpatient appointments are being completed virtually or by phone, there are times when we do need to see you in person and it is important that you attend unless we’ve told you otherwise.
We know this is a very anxious time for our patients coming into hospital but please be assured we are doing all we can to keep everyone on both our hospital sites safe. This includes:
- Extra measures in place to support social distancing
- Hand sanitisers are at all entrances and exits
- Staff are also wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We ask you to kindly attend your outpatient appointment alone to help us reduce the footfall at both hospitals, preventing further spread of the virus. This of course does notKết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắc apply to our paediatric patients (one adult parent/guardian to attend with patient) or for some of our adult patients who may require a certain level of carer support.
Visiting restrictions
Please click here to see the visiting restrictions put in place to protect patients and staff.
Coronavirus symptoms
If you have either a high temperature, a new dry continuous cough, a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste (anosmia), or if anyone you live with is displaying these symptoms.
Please stay indoors and avoid contact with others. Use the . Call NHS 111 if you need to speak to someone.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcYou can find more guidance on Coronavirus at
Unfortunately, we are still not allowing visitors to adult patients in our hospital to prevent the spread of infection.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcThis will help us to minimise the number of people in the hospital and reduce the risk of spreading infection to protect our patients and staff. There may be some other exceptions to this on compassionate grounds which we will discuss with you on an individual basis.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcChanges are being made to support services and we would now ask that you contact the wards using the direct lines at the end of this message for an update once daily. Updates will only be given to one family member for those patients who are unable to communicate for themselves. Friends and family are encouraged to keep in touch with patients, using their own mobile phones where this is possible.
We ask that calls are made between 1pm and 4pm each day. Due to the busy environment in the wards, calls may not be answered outside of these times.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcThank you for your continued support and understanding during these challenging times.
| Ward name | Telephone number |
| AAU | 01234 795819 |
| Arnold Whitchurch | 01234 792268 |
| Coronary Care Unit | 01234 792212 |
| Elizabeth Ward | 01234 792248 |
| Godber Ward | 01234 792210 |
| Harpur Ward | 01234 792224 |
| Howard Ward | 01234 795753 |
| Critical Care Complex | 01234 792257 |
| Pilgrim Ward | 01234 792241 |
| Reginald Hart Ward | 01234 792216 |
| Richard Wells Ward | 01234 792245 |
| Russell Ward | 01234 795940 |
| Shuttleworth Ward | 01234 792273 |
| Shand Ward | 01234 792231 |
| Tavistock Ward | 01234 792270 |
| Whitbread Ward | 01234 795867 |
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcWe appreciate that if you usually look after your relative/friend this can be a very stressful and upsetting time. For emotional and practical support you can contact our partner agency,
Patient property
If you have items you wish to be delivered, we ask that you arrange your family/carers to bring this to the PALS office, in the main corridor, at the Bedford Hospital Site. This must be weekdays between 14:00 and 16:00 only. We regret that items cannot be accepted outside of those hours. Hot food cannot be accepted for considerations of food hygiene and health and safety requirements
Attending hospital
We are pleading to the public to follow national guidance and stay at home, especially if they have:
- a high temperature
- a new continuous cough
- a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste (anosmia)
Please do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or into the hospital. You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home. However, please use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcOnly call NHS 111 if you cannot get help online. Full Public Health advice including how to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus can be found on the NHS website .
Send in a picture or message
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcWe understand that it is difficult not being able to visit. Wherever possible please use a tablet or phone to stay in contact with your loved one.
However, if you are unable to do this and would like to send a message or picture to someone at Bedford Hospital or Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, you can send an email to [email protected]. Please include the ward, name and date of birth of the person you want to send the message to.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcAlthough visiting is restricted you may be able to visit for compassionate reasons, which can be agreed with the ward manager. However if you have tested positive or been in contact with someone who is positive please do not ask to visit.
Response for donations of food or money
The Hospital also needs to adhere to the strict restrictions in place to minimise the footfall on the hospital site as much as possible. Therefore Bedford Hospitals Charity & Friends have kindly set up a fundraising campaign to collect all donations for Bedford Hospital staff.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcThe Charity are coordinating this on behalf of the Hospital and can be contacted on 01234 404248 / 07768-357030 and for any donations of money this can be done by
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcIt is also important to add that donations of cooked unpackaged foods without official ingredients and allergy information are unable to be accepted due to Health and Safety and Infection Control reasons.
Response for donations of homemade PPE
Many thanks for your kind offer of donation which is very much appreciated at this challenging time. Unfortunately we are unable to accept this as with all types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) we have to use those supplied to use from the national NHS Supply Chain to ensure all Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control regulations have been met. I’m sure you’ll understand the need to take these measures. We can assure the local public that their local hospital does have appropriate levels of PPE for staff.
Advice to patients and visitors
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcOur advice to patients and visitors may change on a daily basis so for regular updates please check our website, and our social media accounts on Facebook l and Twitter .
Visiting patients in hospital
No visiting is allowed on any of our wards, with the exception of a few – please check with the ward concerned.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcThere are also exceptions in our Maternity, NICU and Children’s departments. You will be told if an exception applies to you.
You can contact the wards using the direct lines at the end of this message for an update once daily. Updates will only be given to one family member for those patients who are unable to communicate for themselves. We suggest calling in the afternoon for updates.
| Ward name | Telephone number |
| EAU A | 01582 497919 |
| Ward 2 (HDU) | 01582 497966 |
| Ward 3 | 01582 497180 |
| EAU B | 01582 718340 |
| Ward 4 | 01582 718347 (or ext 2656) |
| Ward 5 | 01582 718761 |
| Ward 6 (CCU) | 01582 497982 |
| Ward 10 (Respiratory) | 01582 497131 |
| Ward 11 | 01582 497134 (or ext 2343) |
| Ward 12 | 01582 718493 |
| Ward 14 | 01582 497183 |
| Ward 15 | 01582 718436 |
| Ward 16 | 01582 497138 (or ext 2693) |
| Ward 17 (Stroke) | 01582 497136 (or ext 2471) |
| Ward 18 | 01582 718604 |
| Ward 19R | 01582 497476 |
| Ward 19F | 01582 497410 |
| Ward 20 | 01582 718384 |
| Ward 21 (SAU) | 01582 497496 |
| Ward 22 | 01582 497100 |
| Ward 23 | 01582 497101 |
| Ward 24 (Squirrel) | 01582 497505 |
| Ward 25 (Rabbit) | 01582 497105 (or ext 2548) |
| Ward 26 (Hedgehog) | 01582 497106 (or ext 2400) |
| Ward 26a (PAU) | 01582 497401 |
| Ward 31 | 01582 497414 (or ext 2880) |
| Ward 32 | 01582 497557 |
| Ward 33 | 01582 497558 |
| Ward 34 | 01582 497132 |
| ITU | 01582 497249 |
| Same Day Emergency Care | 01582 497302 |
| Surgical Short Stay (SSSU) | 01582 718865 |
We appreciate that if you usually look after your relative/friend this can be a very stressful and upsetting time. For emotional and practical support you can contact our partner agency,
Patient property
If you are coming into hospital we advise you not to bring a large number of items in with you, as there is limited storage and it is your responsibility to look after your belongings. Only essential items should be brought in. Please do not bring in any valuables including money, bank cards and jewellery.
If you have items you wish to be delivered to a patient, please bring these to the Main reception desk at the main entranceKết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắc, at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Site.
We can only accept belongings during the following hours:
- Monday to Friday, 11.00 – 18.30
- Saturday and Sunday, 11.00 – 14.00
We will need to ask you to return to drop off these items should you come outside of these times
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcHot food cannot be accepted for considerations of food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcWe will ask you to complete a disclaimer form and label before you leave, this would be appreciated. Please do not bring in valuable items unless essential
Where possible, please provide one small bag or holdall that has a zip or is secured so contents are contained safely.
Please do not take belongs directly to the ward.
Information for patients with appointments
Many of our Outpatient clinics are telephone clinics and we will be sending letters, texting you or calling you to confirm these arrangements. A Clinician will call you on the same date your appointment was due and where possible, at the same time or as near to this time as possible.
Appointments are still being held face to face and if you do still need to attend in this way, please ensure you wear a mask.
Ophthalmology appointments
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcOphthalmology appointments will be running face to face, we have put measures in place to maintain social distancing. If you receive an appointment letter for this service this will be face to face (unless otherwise specified), if you are unable to attend please contact the department to cancel your appointment. If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms please do not attend your appointment and let us know.
Pregnant women with antenatal appointments
Pregnant women with planned antenatal appointments in Antenatal Clinic still need to attend their planned appointments in Antenatal Clinic. However, if you have a fever, high temperature, or persistent cough, or are currently self-isolating, please contact the Antenatal Clinic Midwives on: 01582 497017 prior to attending the hospital for your appointment.
PALS office
The PALS Offices on both hospital sites are closed to the public. Visitors and patients can still receive support from the team by contacting them by email or phone.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắc
Please be aware that the teams are dealing with a lot of enquiries and they will return calls/emails as soon as possible.
01582 491166
Send in a picture or message
We understand that it is difficult not being able to visit. Wherever possible please use a tablet or phone to stay in contact with your loved one.
However, if you are unable to do this and would like to send a message or picture to someone at Bedford Hospital or Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, you can send an email to [email protected]. Please include the ward, name and date of birth of the person you want to send the message to.
Kết quả xổ số Tianli miền bắcAlthough visiting is restricted you may be able to visit for compassionate reasons, which can be agreed with the ward manager. However if you have tested positive or been in contact with someone who is positive please do not ask to visit.