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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
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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 […]

Doctors performing an operation
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University leads national drive to boost organ donation talks in minority communities

September 23, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University leads national drive to boost organ donation talks in minority communities

The University of Bedfordshire is spearheading a national push to encourage more conversations about organ donation within minority ethnic communities, combining its research with grassroots action in Luton. Around 7,000 people in the UK are […]

University of Bedfordshire, Luton campus
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Bedfordshire climbs 19 spots in university guide with UK-best nursing ranking

September 16, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Bedfordshire climbs 19 spots in university guide with UK-best nursing ranking

The University of Bedfordshire has climbed 19 places in the Guardian University Guide 2026, winning the top spot for a nursing course and national recognition for several others, with the vice chancellor saying the rise […]

Priscilla Sackey was the first patient to have a new treatment to manage her sickle cell disease
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Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

September 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton mum first to benefit from new sickle cell service

A Luton mum has described a new NHS treatment service in the town as “life-changing” after becoming the first patient to receive it this week. Priscilla Sackey, 56, was treated on Wednesday morning at Luton […]

Maria Cecilia Sarte with the Embers of Care artwork
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Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

August 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

New artwork has been unveiled at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences of three members of staff. The painting was created by Yayen John as part of the […]

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    New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal

    April 21, 2026 Comments Off on New exhibition shines light on hidden history of school dispersal
    A powerful new installation exploring a little-known chapter of British history has arrived in Luton, bringing with it stories that many in the town may recognise on a deeply personal level. Bussing Out, an immersive [...]
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    New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]
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