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Bedford Hospital

South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ

CQC rating Inadequate Last checked 23 January 2026

Location

South WingKempston RoadBedfordMK42 9DJ Bedford council area
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Inspection & rating

Inadequate Maternity service rating, report published 23 January 2026
Safe
Inadequate
Effective
Requires improvement
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well-led
Inadequate
Last CQC check
23 January 2026
Registered with CQC
1 April 2020

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Departments & services 8

  • MaternityInadequate
  • Medical care (including older people's care)Requires improvement
  • OutpatientsGood
  • Services for children & young peopleGood
  • SurgeryGood
  • Urgent and emergency servicesRequires improvement
  • Critical careGood
  • End of life careGood

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CQC rating of Bedford Hospital?

Bedford Hospital is rated Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (report published 23 January 2026). Safe: Inadequate, Effective: Requires improvement, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Inadequate.

When was Bedford Hospital last inspected?

The most recent CQC check of Bedford Hospital took place on 23 January 2026.

Where is Bedford Hospital?

Bedford Hospital is a hospital at South Wing, Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DJ, in the Bedford council area.

How do I contact Bedford Hospital?

Call Bedford Hospital on 01234 355122. The website is bedfordhospital.nhs.uk.

Which services at Bedford Hospital are rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 8 services at Bedford Hospital: Maternity (Inadequate), Medical care (including older people's care) (Requires improvement), Outpatients (Good), Services for children & young people (Good), Surgery (Good), Urgent and emergency services (Requires improvement) and 2 more.