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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

Doctors’ strike set to disrupt services at Luton Hospital before Christmas

December 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Doctors’ strike set to disrupt services at Luton Hospital before Christmas

Patients in Luton are being warned to expect disruption at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital after resident doctors confirmed a new round of national strike action in the run up to Christmas. The British Medical […]

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
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Luton Hospital limits visits as flu surge puts pressure on emergency care

December 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital limits visits as flu surge puts pressure on emergency care

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has warned of exceptionally high demand on its services after a sharp rise in admissions linked to respiratory illnesses including flu. The hospital said the increase is affecting waiting times […]

Mum Malgorzata and baby Leo, the first baby born in the brand new Cedar Wing at Luton Hospital
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First baby born in Luton Hospital’s new maternity unit

November 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on First baby born in Luton Hospital’s new maternity unit

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has welcomed its first baby born in the brand new Cedar Wing, marking a proud milestone for the recently opened maternity and neonatal facilities. Baby Leo arrived at 6.08pm on […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital's brand new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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New neonatal and maternity wings open at Luton Hospital

November 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New neonatal and maternity wings open at Luton Hospital

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has officially opened a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and new maternity facilities as part of its major redevelopment project. The brand new Cedar Wing and Oak Wing now […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Doctors at Luton Hospital to walk out this week in five day strike over pay

November 12, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Doctors at Luton Hospital to walk out this week in five day strike over pay

Patients in Luton are being urged to use NHS services carefully as a new round of strike action by junior doctors is set to cause significant disruption at Luton & Dunstable Hospital from this Friday. […]

Two-year-old Jayden gives a thumbs-up before heading into surgery as the first patient at Luton & Dunstable Hospital's new Planned Surgery Centre
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Thumbs up from first young patient as Luton Hospital opens new surgery centre

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Thumbs up from first young patient as Luton Hospital opens new surgery centre

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has opened a new suite of theatres and a Planned Surgery Centre in its newly built Cedar Wing, providing a modern, purpose-built space for children needing surgery. The centre includes […]

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
News

App helps Luton stroke patients find their voice

October 29, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on App helps Luton stroke patients find their voice

A new speech therapy app is transforming recovery for stroke patients at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. CueSpeak, an interactive therapy tool designed to help people with difficulties speaking, understanding, reading and writing, is now […]

One of the new theatres in the Planned Surgery Centre at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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New theatres and Planned Surgery Centre opened at Luton Hospital

October 13, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New theatres and Planned Surgery Centre opened at Luton Hospital

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital has today unveiled a new suite of theatres and will open a brand new adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) later this week, in the newly built Cedar Wing. This marks […]

Training with a CRP manikin
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Video support for cardiac arrest calls goes live to help improve chances of survival

October 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Video support for cardiac arrest calls goes live to help improve chances of survival

A pioneering new scheme is now live across the East of England, including Luton, giving 999 callers immediate access to specialist guidance during the critical moments of a cardiac arrest. The East of England Ambulance […]

Jackie Little
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‘Words can’t describe it’: Luton woman saved by organ transplant urges donor action

September 25, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Words can’t describe it’: Luton woman saved by organ transplant urges donor action

A Luton woman who received a life-saving liver transplant is urging fellow residents to register as organ donors after her family endured what she calls “scary times” during her illness. Jackie Little said she owes […]

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