Bridges Clinic, Bedford Hospital
📍 Bedford
Community hospital · founded 1964 · non-profit foundation
About
The Bridges Clinic at Bedford Hospital offers a range of specialist services for patients with a variety of conditions. The clinic is staffed by a team of experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality care. The Bridges Clinic offers a wide range of services, including: Cardiology: Diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. Dermatology: Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions. Endocrinology: Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal disorders. Gastroenterology: Diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. Neurology: Diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders. Oncology: Diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Respiratory medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions. Rheumatology: Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Urology: Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract disorders. The Bridges Clinic is committed to providing patients with the best possible care. The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and the staff are highly trained and experienced. The clinic also offers a range of support services to help patients manage their condition.
- Legal name
- Bridges Clinic, Bedford Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 61 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Bedford
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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