The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
East of England; Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire; Bedfordshire CC
Location of affected unit(s)
Bedford Hospital
Sector
Health / Social Work Human Health Services And Activities Human Health Activities 86.1 - Hospital activities
200 - 300 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
3 August 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Bedford Hospital NHS [National Health Service] Trust has revealed plans to axe up to 200 jobs in a bid to reduce a deficit of nearly £12m. Bedford Hospital said they had reduced costs in a number of areas, including not filling vacancies. But further action was now needed. Unions believe that more than 300 posts could be lost. In a statement, the trust's chief executive Jean O'Callaghan said the plans would be presented to the board before a final decision was made. A consultation with the staff would take place and unions were involved in the process, she added.
Sources
3 August 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 63863, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/63863.
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