University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust An NHS Foundation Trust serving the Morecambe Bay area from hospital and community sites. For further details, please visit our website at www.uhmb.nhs.uk

UMBHT operates from hospital and community sites at Furness General Hospital, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

31/03/2026

It is the last few days of Ramadan. Listen to Wes who works at the RLI talk about what Ramadan and Eid mean to him.

Listen on Buzzsprout or Spotify uhmbtchaplaincy.buzzsprout.com

Chaplaincy team are making a short series of podcasts about what Ramadan and Eid, Passover and Easter mean to some of our colleagues. The other podcasts in the series will be released over the next few weeks.

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness and celebrate the lives and c...
31/03/2026

Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness and celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the discrimination and violence the community faces 🏳️‍⚧️

Get more info and access to resources: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/news/trans-day-visibility-global-perspective

You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse while i...
30/03/2026

You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse while in hospital, please tell us. This can help us to detect deterioration early so we can take action to prevent more serious health problems.

Get more info on Martha’s Rule: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/martha

NHS staff should be able to come to work without fear of violence, abuse or harassment. All we ask is for everyone to tr...
27/03/2026

NHS staff should be able to come to work without fear of violence, abuse or harassment. All we ask is for everyone to treat our colleagues with the dignity and respect that we all deserve, and that you would expect to receive 💙

We have a zero tolerance approach to assault or threats made to our colleagues in person or online. We have the right to refuse your care if you are abusive to staff, and will take legal action if necessary.

Get more information about our Zero-Hate campaign at uhmb.nhs.uk/zero-hate

27/03/2026

Today marks National Supported Internship Day, and we’re delighted to share a short video celebrating the experiences of three of our interns from DFN Project SEARCH at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

In the video, our interns share what their supported internship has meant to them - and we wanted to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to every member of NHS staff who has supported our young people this year and in previous years. 💙

26/03/2026

WalkSafe is now operating in Barrow as well as Carlisle!

The personal safety phone app aims to give people and their loved ones a greater peace of mind when they’re out-and-about in the town.

WalkSafe helps you plan your journeys home and days and nights out in the safest way, while letting friends and family know where you are on an online map.

WalkSafe’s features include:

· A map of each area that pinpoints local venues that provide enhanced safety features that may make people feel safer on a night out.

· An SOS button to alert trusted contacts immediately that you feel in danger.

· Technology that allows users to share their live location with trusted contacts - and the app will notify friends and family when they get home safe.

WalkSafe can be downloaded on the App Store or at Google Play.

We kindly ask you to not smoke inside or around our hospitals, including anywhere in our grounds or car parks.We want an...
26/03/2026

We kindly ask you to not smoke inside or around our hospitals, including anywhere in our grounds or car parks.

We want an environment that supports healthy behaviours, encourages those who are making a quit attempt, and protects more vulnerable patients from second-hand smoke.

It is important you have a plan to not smoke whilst you are a patient or visitor at our sites. Get more information and support resources on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/our-services/services/stop-smoking-services

Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith visited Royal Lancaster Infirmary last week to see the progress the Trust is making in i...
25/03/2026

Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith visited Royal Lancaster Infirmary last week to see the progress the Trust is making in installing solar panels across the hospital.

Panels are being installed on the roof areas at Pathology, Diabetes, Estates and the Mortuary, with work continuing on Pharmacy and Maternity.

Structural issues mean not all roof areas are suitable for the weight of the panels, but once complete the project could save the Trust more than £40,000 a year in energy costs.

Pictured are Josh Northover from the contractor Energy Efficient Solutions Group, Luke Phillips, Energy and Special Projects Manager, Nigel German, RLI Estates Manager, Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Wyre, and Ryan Crockett, Estates Project Manager.

Remember to order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before Easter 🐥🌸Most GP practices and pharmacies will be c...
24/03/2026

Remember to order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before Easter 🐥🌸

Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or have limited opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, so making sure you have enough medication at home to cover the break is really important.

You can request repeat prescriptions on the NHS app or with your GP.

Paralympic gold medallist, Stuart Robinson MBE, unveiled a new over-bed rehabilitation bike at the Royal Lancaster Infir...
24/03/2026

Paralympic gold medallist, Stuart Robinson MBE, unveiled a new over-bed rehabilitation bike at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary's Intensive Care Unit recently!

The equipment, which enables patients to begin rehabilitation in a hospital bed, was unveiled during a special visit by Stuart who cut the ribbon and shared his own inspiring recovery story with colleagues and patients. The over-bed bike was purchased thanks to an ambitious fundraising effort by ICU colleagues and the generous support of Bay Hospitals Charity 🚲🎁🤝

Stuart, a world champion wheelchair rugby player and decorated former RAF Corporal from Morecambe, said: “It was fantastic to launch the over‑bed bike and see it in action at the hospital. It’s a brilliant piece of kit that will make a real difference to patients beginning their rehab journey.”

Read more: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/paralympic-hero-brings-inspiration-he-unveils-life-changing-rehab-bike-royal-lancaster-infirmary

Due to ongoing improvement works, patients will temporarily need to enter the Royal Lancaster Emergency Department via t...
23/03/2026

Due to ongoing improvement works, patients will temporarily need to enter the Royal Lancaster Emergency Department via the nearby ambulance entrance - not via the centenary building as previously advised. Signs are in place for the duration of the change.

We apologise for any disruption, and thank you for your understanding 💙

Please continue to only visit the department in life threatening emergencies. If it is not an emergency, you will be waiting for some time while our teams save lives. If you need medical help but don't know what to do, visit 111.nhs.uk for 24/7 advice.

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UHMBT provides community and hospital services across the Morecambe Bay area, an area covering a thousand square miles across south Cumbria and north Lancashire.

It operates from three hospital sites - Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre. For further details, including visiting times and contact details, please visit our website at www.uhmb.nhs.uk.