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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,561
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Bedford

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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