NICU - Neonatal Intenstive Care Unit - Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

NICU – Neonatal Intenstive Care Unit

The NICU at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is one of 3 tertiary neonatal units in the East of England Network. It has a cot capacity of 37 divided into 3 areas of care, 11 Intensive Care Cots, 8 High Dependency Cots, 18 Special Care Cots.

Hospital

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Ward Name

NICU – Neonatal Intenstive Care Unit

Speciality

Neonatal

Ward Manager

Anthony Baker

Contact Details

01582 497315

Find us

Ground Floor, Women’s Health Unit

Visitor Information

Parent(s)/carers have open access to their baby 24 hours a day. Baby’s siblings are welcome when accompanied by a parent. Grandparents, family members and friends (over the age of 16) may visit between 12 noon to 8pm but they must be accompanied by the baby’s parent(s). A maximum of 2 visitors only (in total) are allowed at the cot side at any one time. Visiting is not permitted if you are unwell or have been exposed to certain infections. Please note that there may be additional restrictions to visiting on some occasions. The shift leader will be able to provide further information.

You are allowed to use your mobile devices. However, please note that your mobile phone must be placed on silent and you have to leave the nursery to take or make phone calls. You are permitted to video record your own baby only.

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.