If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as Whooping Cough can be life-threatening and require hospital treatment. nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

One donation can save up to three lives. There is a continued Amber Alert for National Blood Shortages and the NHS needs O type blood donors to raise stock levels. Thank you for your support. For more information or an appointment to donate please visit blood.co.uk

Good luck to everyone receiving their results today! If you’re considering your options, there’s still time to find the right path for you. You can join the NHS through clearing. Find out more by searching NHS careers or visit healthcareers.nhs.uk #ResultsDay #WeAreTheNHS

Margaret Spalding, a Phototherapy Specialist Nurse, has retired after 48 years working for the NHS. Margaret starting working in wards in 1976, moving to work in outpatients, and the last 15 years working as a Phototherapy Specialist Nurse. We wish Margaret a happy retirement!

Orchard Ward (Maternity) at Bedford have received a Bronze ward accreditation! From the moment patients and visitors step in, they are met with positive, smiling, and polite staff. Women feel well cared for, with concerns addressed and privacy maintained. Well done to the team!

The new Ambassador magazine is out! Read about our upcoming medical lecture and Annual Members’ meeting, development of the Swannery Garden, A Day in the Life of an AAA Screening Technician, cancer patient pampering sessions, governor activities, and more: bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/get-involved/f…

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Congratulations to Neetu Arora for winning the ROSE Award, and to Fleur Fraser for receiving ROSE runner-up! Read more about their stories, and find out how to nominate staff for a ROSE Award on our website: bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/corporate-info…

URGENT NOTICE-The steam system that heats water for most of the hospital will be switched off for essential repairs tonight. For approx. 24hrs maternity will have no hot water supply, resulting in us being unable to offer use of birthing pools. For any concerns, call 01234 795805

Today is #NationalRainbowBabyDay. A rainbow baby is a baby born after the loss of another baby. We remember all those babies who are missed, celebrate those who came after, send love to all who have experienced a loss and to those who are still waiting for their rainbow baby.

UPDATE: Today, on 22 August 2024, we have returned to a full service and are offering water births.

Good luck to all those receiving their results today! Why not consider a career in the NHS? We have so many different roles available to suit your skills and interests. Search 'NHS careers' to find out more. #GCSEResultsDay

Well done to the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) at Bedford for their Bronze ward accreditation! Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and well-trained. Patient care is thorough and respectful, with detailed documentation and compassionate end-of-life care. Congratulations team!

Local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. To find an open pharmacy near you, visit nhs.uk/service-search… Pharmacists can now supply medicines for 7 conditions without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. Visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Elizabeth Ward received a lovely ‘thank you’ recently. “What a fantastic team! Everyone we came across was professional, helpful and kind, in what was a very challenging time for us. Through it all, we felt the patient was getting the very best care.” #ThankYouThursday

Are you or someone close to you living with a terminal illness? Share your experience and help shape future care in the East of England. To complete the survey, please visit bit.ly/eastofengland The survey will remain open until Monday 30 September.

Russell Ward were assessed and for the second time in a row received a GOLD ward accreditation! Attaining Gold once is an extraordinary feat, but to do so twice underscores a sustained level of excellence and an unrelenting pursuit of the highest standards in patient care.

We will be launching GROW 2.0 within the Bedford Hospital maternity unit on 10 Sept! It will be used in the antenatal, intrapartum and neonatal period to assess and interpret fetal growth and birthweight centile, and plan care accordingly. For info: bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/m…

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia. Read more about RSV vaccination here: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

What is #Mpox clade 1? Find out about the viral strain including its symptoms, where it’s spreading globally and what we’re doing to prepare for for any cases we may see in the UK. bit.ly/3XgmUae