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A&E near Bedford

A&E waiting times near Bedford: nearest is Bedford Hospital South Wing, 1.2 miles.

Live waits for the hospitals that publish them are below. In September 2026, 6 in 10 people at Bedford Hospital South Wing were seen within 4 hours.

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Waiting right now near Bedford

Last known figures, 14 Oct, 22:32. Updating

  • Milton Keynes University Hospital Emergency Department
    107 in the department
    no figure14 Oct, 22:31

Each figure is the hospital's own published estimate, read every ten minutes. Call 999 if a life is at risk; NHS 111 if you are not sure.

If someone's life is at risk, call 999 now.

Chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, a suspected stroke, a fit that does not stop, or someone who cannot be woken. Do not drive to A&E in those cases: call 999.

A&E departments within 25 miles

Nearest first. Each figure is for that hospital in September 2026. Specialist units, such as eye hospitals, are listed separately below.

Lister Hospital

18.9 miles. East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. 9,590 visits in September 2026. Directions

47% within 4 hours

NHS England figures, . Checked for new figures . About the data.

Where should I go?

  • Life-threatening (chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, signs of a stroke, a fit that does not stop, someone who cannot be woken): call 999.
  • An injury or illness that cannot wait but is not life-threatening: A&E, or an urgent treatment centre, which is often quicker for cuts, sprains, minor burns and minor breaks.
  • Not sure how urgent it is: 111 online or call 111. They can book you a slot at the right place.
  • Minor (coughs, colds, rashes, aches): a pharmacist can help without an appointment.

What happens at A&E: why people are seen out of order, what to bring, and what to do if the wait is long.

Not an emergency?

NHS 111 can book you into an urgent treatment centre, arrange an out-of-hours GP or tell you which pharmacy can help. Call 111 or use 111.nhs.uk. Urgent treatment centres and walk-in units are often much quicker than A&E for cuts, sprains and minor injuries.