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Beds

American  
[bedz] / bɛdz /

noun

  1. another name for Bedfordshire.


Beds British  

abbreviation

  1. Bedfordshire

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She said her family were told there were no available beds in Leeds - Yorkshire's only MBU - with Lizzy sent to the closest available unit able to treat psychosis and severe postnatal depression.

From BBC

The unit in Leeds only has eight beds, though it is expanding to 14 in the coming months.

From BBC

There are plenty of reasons why — excellent service, comfortable beds and convenient pickup and drop-off right out front — but the real draw is the tranquility.

From Salon

In all, there will be more than 150 beds available for people with mental health challenges, including 32 for young adults facing a severe crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

At the new Los Angeles County Care Community, the 32 “subacute” beds for 18 to 25-year olds are locked, meaning people can’t leave voluntarily.

From Los Angeles Times