Bay Hospitals Charity

06/03/2026

Thank you to Big Thinking Publishing for a wonderful donation of books for the children’s ward at the royal Lancaster! And right on time for world book day. What a fabulous range of reads for the children to enjoy!

04/03/2026

Calling all our amazing knitters!
We are currently desperately short of hand knitted baby items in blue and white for our stall at Furness General Hospital. We are looking for lovingly made hats, cardigans, mittens, bootees, and shawls to help keep our stock replenished.
Every item you donate helps us raise vital funds, and every penny from the sale of these baby goods goes directly towards supporting patient care.
If you enjoy knitting and would like to make a real difference, we would be so grateful for your support! Please drop off your items at the Charity Office in the foyer at Furness General Hospital. Thank you. 🩷💜

03/03/2026

Sign up to the Bay Hospitals Charity Lottery and be lucky.🤞

Every week in the Bay Hospitals Charity Lottery you have the chance to win the £25,000 jackpot plus many other fantastic cash prizes, and at the same time you are helping Bay Hospitals Charity raise vital funds to support Morecambe Bay Hospitals.
For every £1 entry, at least 50p comes directly to Bay Hospitals Charity to help us improve the hospital environment, purchase the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment and provide extra care over and above what is currently provided by the NHS.
When you join our hospital lottery you are allocated your own unique 6-digit lottery number, a bit like a lucky dip.
A random winning number is drawn every Friday – the aim is to match the winning numbers. A match occurs if your digits are in the same place in the same sequence as they are in the winning number. To win a prize, you need to match 3, 4, 5 or all 6 digits of the winning numbers in the correct sequence. Match all 6-digits in sequence and you’ll win the weekly £25,000 jackpot.
1 in 63 chance of winning a prize
You can purchase more than one entry and you can pay for your entries by Direct Debit, credit/ debit card or cheque. Visit the Unity Lottery website to see all the different ways to enter.
A minimum of 50% of the total lottery proceeds are spent on supporting the work carried out by Bay Hospitals Charity, 18.4% on prizes and 31.6% on the running cost and administration of the lottery.
You must be 16 or over to enter and be resident in Great Britain. Once we receive your completed application we will send you an introduction letter with your unique six digit Unity Lottery number. This is the number which will be entered into the draw each Saturday provided your account has at least £1 per entry required in it at the time.
For more information and to sign up, go to:
https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/lottery

For further information about responsible gambling, please visit:
www.begambleaware.org

19/02/2026

A Bright New Addition to the Emergency Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary!
We are thrilled to share that the brand‑new seating area for the Emergency Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary is now fully in place and it looks fantastic!
Thanks to the generous funding provided by Bay Hospitals Charity, patients and families visiting the ED will now have a more comfortable, welcoming space during what can often be a stressful time. This upgrade is all about creating a calmer environment and supporting the wellbeing of everyone who needs urgent care.
A heartfelt thank you from Bay Hospitals Charity to every supporter who helps make improvements like this possible. Your kindness continues to make a meaningful difference to our local community. 🩷💜
Here’s to a brighter, more comfortable Emergency Department for all who rely on it.

17/02/2026

Pancake Tuesday on the Children’s Ward has been a flipping great time and the kids have really enjoyed making and decorating their own delicious creations! Myla we love your pancake, it looks delicious.

A big thank you to Marks and Spencer Lancaster for your kind donation of pancakes and yummy toppings, which made this such a special day.

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

We were pleased to welcome
the Mayoress of Barrow, Mrs Liz Chatfield, to the Breast Screening Unit at Furness General Hospital to present breast drainage bags to the Breast Care Nurse.

The bags were kindly donated by Soroptimist International Grange-over-Sands, whose generosity will help support patients during their care and recovery.

Your support really does have a direct impact on patient care. We are so grateful.🩷💜

10/02/2026

Improving Comfort for Thousands of Patients at KUTC
We are delighted to share the impact of the new seating installed in the Urgent Treatment Centre waiting area!
Over the past year, KUTC welcomed more than 34,000 patients, that’s an average of 93 people every day. Almost all patients use the waiting area at some point, so having comfortable, accessible seating is essential.
Since the new chairs were installed, no patients or visitors have been left standing due to lack of seating, and the previous concerns about discomfort or the lack of armrests have disappeared. Staff have also told us the waiting area now feels more welcoming, with an improved appearance and a much better experience for patients.
What’s improved?
Padded seating for better comfort
Armrests to support those who struggle to stand
A better layout, increasing capacity while keeping space for movement
A more inviting environment for both patients and staff
Quick, efficient installation with minimal disruption

Thank you to everyone involved in making this project such a success. These enhancements are already making a real difference for the thousands of people who rely on our services every year. Bay Hospitals Charity funded this project at a cost of £9,163. We can only bring about change with your generous donations. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

10/02/2026

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🎉Stagecoach Santa bus donation! - We were delighted yesterday to meet up with our toy appeal charities and charitable organisations and present them with the money funded by our Stagecoach Santas Grotto!

❤️We would like to issue a huge thank you to Stagecoach for the sponsorship of the Santas bus. The bus raised over £900 to go to the toy appeal charities and charitable organisations, helping so many children and young people in the area.

🎗️The charitable organisations include: CancerCare RLI Children’s Ward Unique Kidz East Meets West Ridge Community Centre Red Rose Recovery Safenet

✨2025 Christmas toy appeal kindly sponsored by The Travellers Choice and supported by Beyond Radio.

🎅Thank you finally to all the members of the public who visited the Stagecoach Santas Grotto in market square!

Stagecoach
The Travellers Choice Beyond Radio
CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria
Bay Hospitals Charity
Unique Kidz & Co
East Meets West Lancaster
The Ridge Community Centre Emues
Red Rose Recovery
Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services

04/02/2026

Thanks to generous funding from the Friends of the RLI, we have been able to enhance a treatment room in the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department, which provides care for children of all ages.
The improvements, including bright wall stickers, sensory toys, and a fully reclining clinical chair, have helped create a more welcoming, calming environment for children visiting the unit.
At a cost of just over £2,600, this is a valuable and positive enhancement to the care experience we provide.
A huge thank you to the Friends of the RLI for their continued commitment to making a real difference.
Pictured: Jenny Mendoza, Rosemary Wilkinson, Yuwen Lan, Sarah Taylor and Mags Hatrich.
of Royal Lancaster Infirmary

01/02/2026

Hello February - finally!
January felt like a long month, but here we are at last, welcoming brighter days and a fresh burst of energy. With the winter blues behind us, now is the perfect time to channel that renewed motivation into something meaningful.
We are looking for enthusiastic fundraisers to help support our local hospitals and communities. Whether you are bursting with ideas or just dipping your toe into fundraising for the first time, we would love to hear from you!
Here are a few ways you could get involved:

🏃 Fun Run
☕ Coffee Morning
🫖 Afternoon Tea
🎟️ Tombola or Raffle
❓ Quiz Night
⭐ Sponsored Challenge or Event

The list is endless,so feel free to get creative! However you choose to fundraise, please know that every pound you raise makes a real difference to patient care across our hospitals.
Ready to get started?
👉 Register your event here: https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser

26/01/2026

Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion, a new arrival, a naming ceremony, or remembering a loved one?
Have you considered setting up a fundraising page to mark the moment? By asking for donations in place of gifts or flowers, you can support Bay Hospitals Charity and help us make meaningful enhancements and improvements in our local hospitals and community healthcare settings.
It’s quick and easy to set up. Simply follow this link:
https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser
Then share your page with family and friends, especially on social media, to help spread the word.
Thank you for helping make a real difference. 🩷💜