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A newborn baby in its mother's arms
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Luton maternity services ‘fell short’ of standards but improvements under way after inspections

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Maternity services at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital did not consistently meet the standards of care expected during inspections last summer, hospital bosses have acknowledged, while stressing that women using the service reported largely positive […]

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. […]

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 […]

Representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity, CHUMS Charity and Revoluton Arts
Art

Artwork honouring carers unveiled at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

October 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork honouring carers unveiled at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

A new artwork celebrating the unseen work of carers has gone on display at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. The piece, called Circles of Care, is an excerpt of a textile wall hanging created […]

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 […]

Luton & Dunstable Hospital's New clinical buildings – left: Cedar Wing, right: Oak Wing
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New Luton hospital maternity and surgery wings promise major boost for patients

August 7, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on New Luton hospital maternity and surgery wings promise major boost for patients

The keys to Luton & Dunstable University Hospital’s new Oak and Cedar Wings have officially been handed over, marking a major step towards the facilities opening to patients later this year. The buildings, constructed over […]

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