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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Our amazing friends at @bedspolice and @BedsFire put on a fantastic display at the L&D and @bedfordhospital tonight. A big up to everyone - not just the NHS - doing an amazing job. This is for us all. #StrongerTogether 🥺😭👍👏💙
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
What a happy moment for us all – Nora, one of our nurses, leaving hospital this afternoon after three weeks in Intensive Care battling #COVID -19. Wishing you all the very best Nora #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
A proud moment for our fantastic midwifery team, winning a prestigious @MidwivesRCM award acknowledging their outstandingly positive and supportive culture. 👍👏💙🥳
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Today we bid a fond farewell to the fantastic team of cabin crew volunteers who have been helping out in our staff Wellbeing Hub during the COVID-19 outbreak, as part of the national @_ProjectWingman . We can't thank them enough!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Today we remembered all of the great health and social care workers who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19. Our colleagues Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong and Graham Thorne were at the forefront of our thoughts and prayers #InternationalWorkersMemorialDay
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Today marks 82 years since Queen Mary opened the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. What an incredible 82 years it's been.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Luton Legend, @PaulYoungParlez came to officially open the L&D’s new Pre-operative Assessment Unit this week much to the delight of staff. Paul told staff about his experiences of growing up in Luton and congratulated them on their impressive work at looking after the community.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Hospital Trusts merge to form Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Today we are celebrating our 80th birthday! If you are at the L&D today, please look out for our special merchandise stalls, cake sales and photo exhibition along the corridors in the main hospital block.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) becomes the first hospital in the East of England region to achieve gold accreditation for the Bliss Baby Charter.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Thank you to all our incredible staff working this Bank Holiday weekend. We kindly ask the public to see in the new year safely with your household or support bubble, at home. Wishing you all a safe and happy 2021!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Staff walked 100 laps of the Captain Sir Thomas and Pamela Moore Gardens at Bedford Hospital earlier today to pay tribute to the Captain and keep his remarkable legacy alive #CaptainTom100
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
8 months
A huge thank you to @LutonTown for visiting our children's wards last week. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed meeting the players and spending some time with them.
@LutonTown
Luton Town FC
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Last week, our first team squad went to @LandDHospital and @bedfordhospital to visit children and staff during the Christmas period. 🧡
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We'd like to say thank you to our staff, our partners and our community for everything they've done to tackle COVID so far👏💙 Please watch our short video.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Please don't be alarmed if you have to bring your child into hospital. We are well prepared to look after your child’s health during what we know is a difficult and scary time.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Today is dedicated to all our amazing nurses and midwives! Celebrations are about to start, thank you very much to those for donating and @LDHFundraising for all their support. #InternationalNursesDay2020 #IND2020 #YearoftheNurseandMidwife
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and @bedfordhospital have relaxed visiting rules to increase access for partners. Pregnant people and their support partner are encouraged to have a lateral flow test up to 3 days (72 hours) before appointments.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Many congratulations to Mandy Bates, Housekeeper in A&E, who has been shortlisted for a national @UnsungHeroAward Mandy - you are a star! #aboveandbeyond
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Happy 70th Birthday NHS! Thank you to our extraordinary NHS staff – the everyday heroes – who have been there to guide, support and care for us, day in, day out over the last 70 years and who will continue to in the future. #NHS70 #HappyBirthdayNHS
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
We have received a 'Good' overall rating from the CQC, with all our services judged 'Good' or 'Outstanding'. Thank you to all our staff for their tremendous commitment and hard work
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We were delighted to start vaccinating our staff this week to provide them with protection against COVID-19. Please play your part - remember Hands, Face, Space, and stay at home when you can. And, when you get the chance, get vaccinated!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Janusz and Aury are two of our senior Operating Department Practitioners team who we want to thank today on #ODPday Usually based in Operating Theatres, they have redeployed to ITU during #COVID19 to care for critically ill patients. You all do an amazing job, thank you. #NHS
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Thank you SO much, @martin_nmartin !
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Nick Martin
4 years
We emailed Luton & Dunstable yesterday and offered them our science goggles. They’ve just rang to say yes please👍 Wonder if any other secondary schools out there could do likewise, I’m sure your local hospital would appreciate it. We’ve got over 350 so it will definitely help😄
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Patients, families and staff on our children's wards are buzzing after a visit by @LutonTownFC this afternoon. Thank you so much guys! It was great to see you and thank you for all the lovely presents!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Great news...the L&D has been ranked as the top A&E performer with 98.4% of our patients seen within four hours. The Board wants to say a huge thank you to all of its staff for their hard work, dedication and resilience. #ProudToBeLandD #TeamLandD
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Our nurses and midwives are taking some much earned time out to enjoy the celebrations. Do you have a special #ThankYou message for our nurses and midwives? We'd love to share these with our staff so why not tweet using the hashtags #ThankYou #IDN2020 #YearoftheNurseandMidwife
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
A massive thank you to all our staff who have worked so hard to keep our patients safe and comfortable during an extremely busy and challenging week #aboveandbeyond #NHS
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
This morning at 11am, our oral and maxillofacial outpatient team remained silent to remember all health care and key workers who have died in the COVID pandemic.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Wondering who's team of the month? Well wonder no more. It's #Maternity They were simply outstanding when our lifts weren't working in their block, keeping mums and babies safe. 👏
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
We are delighted to announce that @LDHFundraising have been chosen as @LutonTown Supporters' Charity of the Year for our NICU Parents Accommodation. A huge thank you to everyone who voted!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
We are delighted to have our new midwifery leadership team in place, working across Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital! @LeesLizzie @EmmaeHardwick @PathwayTara and @IleneMachiva You can read the full story here
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
Thank you so much for coming along and visiting our Children's Ward patients! #Christmas
@LutonTown
Luton Town FC
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🎁🎄The Hatters bring Christmas cheer to the @LandDHospital 's children's ward by handing out LTFC gifts this afternoon with 🎅! ➡️ #COYH
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We’re going smoke-free! From Monday 3 August, we will be a smoke-free Trust. Patients, visitors and staff will be asked not to smoke, or vape, within our hospital’s grounds. To access your local stop smoking service text QUIT to 88802.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
Today is our 79th Birthday! On this day in 1939 our hospital was opened by Her Majesty Queen Mary. We are looking forward to celebrating our 80th next year whilst remaining committed to delivering the best patient care, clinical knowledge and expertise from all our staff! #NHS
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Meet Usha, who completed her midwifery training at the L&D in 1969. Usha returned in 1972 as a midwife and has stayed at the L&D ever since! After retiring from her full-time role in 2008, she now works two nights a week. Thank you, Usha, for everything you do. #IWD2021
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Our Executive Team were delighted to announce Atiyah Maroof as Employee of the Month in July 2018. Atiyah is a member of staff in the Pharmacy Operations team and played a huge part in ensuring patient care wasn't affected during the loss of IT systems earlier in the month.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
This incredible picture is of the first qualified nurses at the L&D in 1943. They are located outside the original front entrance, which was a revolving door. This was bricked up at the start of World War 2 in case of bomb damage and flying glass.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Our Maternity Department had a very busy May, welcoming 219 girls and 221 boys into the world!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We’ve vaccinated over 14,000 people in the last five weeks - from our Trust, other NHS partners, social care and care homes, as well as public in the top priority groups. A huge thank you to our teams for their amazing work. Sandra explains what it’s meant to be a part of it...
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Thank you to all of our incredible staff working today. After what has been a challenging year, and continues to be, we are so grateful for you in ensuring our patients are safe and well cared for every day of the year. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Today Katie Usher, Housekeeper on ITU was presented with Employee of the Month for September. Katie does an amazing job at keeping ITU’s very dynamic environment clean and tidy, she is always helpful, never says no when asked for her help and always has a smile on her face.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
A fantastic project on Ward 15 to install a bus stop, creating a focal point & familiar environment for our elderly patients & those with dementia, is complete thanks to the generosity of @arrivatheshires and @unobus . You can read about the story here
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
It was a bumper Christmas and New Year for the L&D maternity team with 15 babies born on Christmas Day – six girls and nine boys, and 16 on New Year’s Day – seven boys and nine girls (including twins!) #NHS
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
It was great to launch our BAME Staff Network today, with co-chairs Nicki Francis and Selva Loganathan discussing the vision with Trust Chair Simon Linnett and CEO David Carter, ahead of the inaugural meeting later this month.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
9 years
Another big shout out to @AmazonUK - generous gifts will make a huge difference to children using our services.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Great to see our therapists in high spirits this morning! You are all doing a fantastic job. #TeamLandD
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Emma Burgess
4 years
Lifting the spirits of the neuro and rehab therapists first thing this morning @LandDHospital in tough times we come together. So proud of my team 🥰 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork @AnyaPhysio1417 @JadeCodesido @theRCOT @RCOT_NP @thecsp
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Today we opened a beautiful garden at the L&D for our elderly patients, and particularly for those with dementia. A fantastic project led by our Dementia Lead Nurse Yvonne Weldon @573c9fff93a1498 and with help from our hospitals charity and volunteers @BHN_Charity
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Our Patient Safety Team have been 'tea trolley teaching'. The aim is to engage our staff with a quick five minute session and allow them to enjoy a cup of tea while participating. This week they have been visiting wards to raise awareness about venous thromboembolisms (VTE).
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
2 years
The Same Day Emergency Care team received the Team of the Month award for their exceptional efforts setting up the unit at the L&D. Please join us in congratulating them and celebrating their achievement, which will help us provide even better care for patients.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
1 year
Lorna Hagger is retiring from the Children’s Ward at the L&D after 27 years of service. Thank you Lorna for your service to the Paediatric unit. You have been an exceptional member of the team. In the words of a colleague, “our very own Mary Poppins”.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
We want to say a huge thank you to our 234 midwives on International Day of the Midwife! In the last 12 months they have helped welcome 5,279 babies into the world. L&D Midwives are professional, compassionate and proud to care for their mothers and babies. #IDM2019
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
A big thank you to all our staff who have battled through the snow to get in today and keep services running. Patients are advised to attend appointments unless they hear otherwise #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
In light of new government guidance around social distancing, and to protect our patients and staff, no visiting is allowed on any of our wards, except visiting those at the end of their life. Exceptions are also in our Maternity and Children's department
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
To help staff deal with the stresses of tackling #COVID19 , we’ve taken onboard experts in making people feel welcomed and comfortable, via @_ProjectWingman . Our fantastic aircrew volunteers have been with us for three weeks and we are so grateful for their invaluable support.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
2 years
Congratulations to the Paediatrics team in Woodlands at the L&D for receiving a Bronze Ward accreditation! The accreditation programme aims to assess and recognise wards giving safe, high quality, and compassionate care to patients. Join us in celebrating the team!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Wishing our former Head of Midwifery, Trish Ryan the best of luck in the @MidwivesRCM Leadership Award today! 🤞 Trish was nominated by the L&D's Maternity team earlier this year #IDM2020
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Alex Francioni, a Junior Doctor was chosen as Employee of the Month for October. Various staff have complimented Alex on his professional and compassionate manner with patients. A colleague said “Alex always makes everyone feel a bit better for having been around him.”
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
The L&D is proud to have a Roald Dahl Nurse on our team. Elizabeth Joshua-John, has won a prestigious Zenith Global Health Award at a glittering event which is known in the industry as the ‘Oscars for healthcare professionals’!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We are delighted that the Midwifery team at the L&D scooped two awards at the @MidwivesRCM 2020 Awards!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
Thank you to all of our staff working today who are reassuring all our patients are safe and well cared for no matter what day or time it is. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
To everyone who clapped for the NHS this afternoon, thank you. Your support and appreciation means so much. #NHS72
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Sanil Patel, Antimicrobial Pharmacist, has given up his own time to support the hospital's CQUINs. This has resulted in compliance doubling, which is key for patient safety and an excellent example of quality improvement! Well done for winning Employee of the Month!
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
We are delighted to receive confirmation today of our £99.5m funding to redevelop the site and progress our merger with @bedfordhospital
@DHSCgovuk
Department of Health and Social Care
5 years
"Today we're delivering on the pledge that @BorisJohnson made as new Prime Minister on the steps of @10DowningStreet " @MattHancock highlights the significant new package of funding to upgrade #OurNHSplaces 👇 🏥 #OurNHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We are now a smoke-free site. Staff, visitors and patients are not permitted to smoke, or vape, within our hospital ground. Text QUIT to 88802 for support and advice.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Wishing a happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to all our patients and staff.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
7 years
URGENT NOTICE - The L&D's Emergency Department is very busy and has had a higher than normal number of admissions. Please only attend Emergency Department (A&E) if you are seriously ill. We strongly encourage patients to call NHS 111 or go to a pharmacy first
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Mr and Mrs Pattni have been volunteering for nearly 10 years. Not only do they volunteer in Main Reception at the L&D, but with the support of the community, they have raised an incredible £16,000 for our Helipad Appeal. #VolunteersWeek
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Congrats to Yvonne Weldon for being the joint winner of the Healthcare Hero Award at @Community_Award !!!
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
A huge congratulations to Mandy!👏 @UnsungHeroAward #UHA2020
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
And that’s a wrap! - our summer #GoodBetterBest staff engagement event is over for another year - huge thanks to #TeamTent for organising - it’s been a great week #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Wishing Mandy the best of luck at tonight's @UnsungHeroAward ceremony!🤞 #aboveandbeyond
@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Many congratulations to Mandy Bates, Housekeeper in A&E, who has been shortlisted for a national @UnsungHeroAward Mandy - you are a star! #aboveandbeyond
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
2 years
We've hit an exciting milestone in the upgrading and expanding of our Emergency Department! Six modern majors cubicles have been handed over to the Trust as part of our major redevelopment work.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Our Play Specialists are Team of the Month folowing a brilliant & busy Christmas - congratulations to them! #aboveandbeyond #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
The Great and the Good come together to support the L&D’s 80th birthday fundraiser, and raise over £90,000 for the Helipad Appeal!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Happy #NursesDay 2019! At the L&D we have 1,134 nurses who are proud to care for our patients everyday. We are extremely proud of each and every one of the nurses’ hard work and dedication, helping us to provide the best patient care and the best patient experience. #IDN2019
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
1 year
Introducing Ann Williams, Deputy Director of Nursing at the L&D. Ann runs roughly four races every year! She generally runs 100km in 12 hours and her favourite runs are the Sahara or Kilimanjaro ultramarathons. Thank you Ann for being a true inspiration! #NHS75
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We're not normally ones to blow our own trumpet but..... we only went and hit our (really difficult!!) flu jab target!! 👊👏 #Vaccination
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
This week we hosted an Overseas Nurses Forum. This was a fantastic meeting, with a range of speakers all supporting this inspiring group of our workforce!
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
2 years
Congratulations to Jenny Hunt, Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist who has achieved Associate Principal Investigator (API) status. The API scheme is a training programme which provides practical experience for clinicians under the mentorship of the local PI.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Thank you to the wonderful ⁦ @FerrarsAcademy ⁩ choir for brightening up our day this morning at the L&D #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
We have started to vaccinate our staff against COVID, starting with those who are clinically vulnerable - like Neonatal consultant Jennifer who will soon be able to get back to caring for babies on our NICU #NHS
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Well done to Ward 12, 11, 10 and 4 who all have information boards for staff and patients, to educate and raise awareness of smoking and alcohol. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your distance. Coronavirus hasn’t gone away. @roundaboutdave took a few moments from a busy A&E shift to let you know…
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
On #IDM2021 , we would like to say thank you to all our midwives, maternity support workers and student midwives at our hospitals. We are so proud of the incredible job they do, ensuring women and families are safe and well cared for throughout all stages of pregnancy.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
The @_ProjectWingman Wellbeing Bus is ready to welcome our staff at the L&D. It’s here until Sunday before moving on to @bedfordhospital for a week. Come and relax and unwind...
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
This week our Patient Safety Team have continued their 'tea trolley teaching' initiative. Staff have been learning about the Falls CQUIN and ensuring patients have a lying and standing blood pressure performed.
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Today is #InternationalEpilepsyDay and our epilepsy nurse specialists are outside the Chiltern Restaurant today with lots of information on a disorder which affects 65 million people worldwide ⁦ @epilepsyaction
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
It’s #WorldBookDay and #CaptainCalamity was here to entertain our young patients up on the children’s ward #NHS 😂
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Our incredible Maternity team welcomed 457 babies into the world in June. Congratulations to all families!
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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
Tune in to @itvanglia at 6pm and @BBCLookEast at 6.30pm to hear from @roundaboutdave asking you all to #StayHomeSaveLives
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
The L&D has recruited 12 volunteers to support new mums with breastfeeding. The Breastfeeding Peer Supporters, have recently undertaken 12 weeks of training which was celebrated with a graduation event attended by the Mayor of Luton.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
5 years
Mary Edmondson, Research Midwife, has worked extremely hard on developing a CTG booklet for maternity staff, to support them in clinical practice. This will improve outcomes for mothers and babies. Congratulations on being awarded Employee of the Month!
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Today we shine a light on Toni, who returned to safeguarding at the L&D in 2016. Toni plays a crucial role in managing adult and children’s safeguarding, as well as the dementia and learning disability services. Thank you for all you do, Toni! #IWD2021
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Meet the newest member of our team – Jaz the Red Setter. He’ll be here every Wednesday Afternoon for patient interaction sections for dog lovers. Thank you to @PetsAsTherapyUK and Jaz’s owner Karin for volunteering to work with us to get him here. #Volunteering
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
3 years
Carly has worked at the L&D since 2003, with a short break in the community from 2012 to 2014. There are a lot of responsibilities as a Matron, but the biggest one is to ensure that patient care is of the highest standard. Thank you, Carly, for everything you do! #IWD2021
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
1 year
A message from Dr Muhammad Asaria, Emergency Department Consultant, regarding our services during the junior doctor strikes.
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
4 years
To keep you safe and to maintain social distancing measures at our very busy A&E department, please contact NHS 111 First. They will help ensure you’re seen safely and can book you into A&E or direct you to a local service that is right for you. #HelpUsHelpYou
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
As part of our celebrations for the NHS 70th Birthday we have an exhibition of photos along Ground Floor, Medical Block. These photos represent the change of services and the way we deliver patient care from over the last 70 years. #NHS70
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@LandDHospital
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
6 years
Today is #InternationalNursesDay and we would like to say a huge thank you to all our nurses for always providing care and compassion to our patients. @theRCN #ThankYouNHS
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