University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

22/12/2025

22/12/2025

The Resident Doctors' industrial action ended at 7am this morning (22 December). As always, please continue to use the most appropriate NHS service for your needs to make sure you get the right care. If you need urgent medical help but aren't sure which service to access, please visit 111.nhs.uk for advice.

20/12/2025

Please continue to choose the right service for your needs during industrial action. If you're not sure which service you need, use NHS111 Online in the first instance. Only call 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.

19/12/2025

Never fall asleep with your baby after drinking alcohol or taking drugs - make sure they're safely in a cot, crib or Moses basket and not on a sofa or chair.

Heading out for a drink, tonight? Think, Who’s in charge? You would never endanger your baby’s life on purpose, but you could be putting their safety at risk...

19/12/2025

There were 215 babies born across Morecambe Bay in August, including 108 siblings and 2 sets of multiple babies! Do you know any of our Morecambe Bay babies? 👶

UHMBT Maternity
Bay-Wide Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

18/12/2025

The UHMBT Patient Experience Team, in collaboration with the The Hepatitis C Trust and Lancashire & South Cumbria Operational Delivery Networks (ODN), recently attended Veterans’ Coffee Mornings at the Mazuma Stadium in Morecambe and One Vision, Stricklandgate House, Kendal.

The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage with local veterans, share important health information, and raise awareness about Hepatitis C - a condition that remains underdiagnosed but is now curable. With modern treatments, 97% of people who receive treatment for Hepatitis C make a full recovery.

During the session, representatives from the Hepatitis C Trust and Lancashire & South Cumbria ODN spoke with veterans about the risks, symptoms, and treatment options for Hepatitis C. Many attendees were surprised to learn that the virus can remain undetected for years, but thanks to advances in healthcare, it can now be successfully treated often within just eight to twelve weeks.

Veterans were encouraged to take advantage of a free, quick and painless test, resulting in 57 Veterans taking up the offer on the day.

Read more: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/supporting-veterans-raising-awareness-hepatitis-c

18/12/2025

The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action. If you have not been contacted, please attend your appointment as planned.

17/12/2025

Common illnesses like norovirus and flu spread incredibly easily. Help to stop infections spreading by staying at home if you feel unwell, and washing your hands regularly. Please do not visit hospital until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped

17/12/2025

We are delighted to be working in partnership with the DMWS and Westmorland and Furness Council to support members of the Armed Forces community and other frontline workers during critical times of need. This collaboration ensures that patients and their families will receive excellent clinical care and the vital welfare support that can make a real difference to their recovery.

Support for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families in Westmorland and Furness has been strengthened with the appointment of a dedicated Welfare Officer based at Furness General Hospital.

The role is part of a partnership between Westmorland and Furness Council, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and DMWS – brought together through our Armed Forces Board to strengthen support for the local Armed Forces community.

A warm welcome to Mark Kenny, who is working alongside hospital teams and our Adult Social Care team to provide practical and emotional support. This includes help with:

✔ Healthcare and recovery
✔ Mental health and wellbeing
✔ Housing and financial support
✔ Tackling isolation
✔ Employment and volunteering opportunities

If you’re part of the Armed Forces community, please identify yourself when visiting the hospital – Mark is here to help.

👉 Read more: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/news/2025/partnership-delivers-dedicated-welfare-service-armed-forces-community

📸 L-R: Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council, Cllr Jonathan Brook; Westmorland and Furness Council's Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and Lead Officer for the Armed Forces, Linda Jones; DMWS Welfare Officer, Mark Kenny

17/12/2025

We'd like to say a big thank you to parents and staff at Busy Bees Nursery in Lancaster, and to Carnforth Congregational Church for their incredibly kind donations of books, toys and gifts to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Children's Ward 🥰🎁🙏

If you'd like to make a donation to Bay Hospitals Charity this Christmas, you can get more information and contact the team via the website: www.bayhospitalscharity.org

17/12/2025

From 7am today (17 December), Resident Doctors are taking part in strike action until 7am on 22 December.

If you need medical help during industrial action, please continue to choose the right service for your needs, and remember that A&E is for emergencies only. If you're unsure which service to use please visit 111.nhs.uk

16/12/2025

Visiting on Castle View West / Ward 23, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, will be reinstated from today (16/12/25), following a review of current infection control measures and in line with Trust guidance.

We kindly ask for your understanding and co-operation in adhering to the following:

* Visitors must continue to follow hand hygiene guidance, especially on entrance and exiting the ward.

* Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of seasonal illnesses, such as flu or norovirus.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for our patients and colleagues. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to colleagues on the ward.