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Elizabeth Ward

About Elizabeth Ward

Ward Manager Deepa Austin                                                                  
Matron Denise Flisher
Telephone 01234 355122 ext. 2248 or 2272

Elizabeth ward is a medical ward situated on the fourth floor of the main ward block at Bedford Hospital South Wing. Elizabeth ward has 30 beds, and specialises in gastroenterology and care of the elderly.

When a patient arrives on the ward, they will be greeted by a member of the nursing staff who will take down any notes, and ask any questions that patients or relatives may have.

Privacy and Dignity

For more information about how the hospital is working to eliminate mixed-sex sleeping, toilet and washing facilities, please visit the privacy and dignity pages of the website.

Visiting Times

Visiting times on the ward are 2pm to 4.30pm and 6.15pm to 8.15pm. Visiting is not permitted between 4.15pm and 6.30pm unless by prior arrangement and agreement with ward staff. This is to ensure patients have uninterrupted time in which to eat their evening meal. To find out more visit the protected mealtimes section of the website. All visiting outside designated visiting hours must be agreed with the nurse in charge.

Please be aware that, for health and safety reasons, flowers and plants are not permitted on the ward, and only two visitors are permitted per bed.

If you would like to assist with the care of your relative outside of normal visiting hours, please speak to the nurse in charge.