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Cumbria and North Lancashire
Joined September 2010
Little Robyn Sargent was born at the RLI in April and, due to complex health needs, up until last week had spent her entire life in hospital. Her family are supporting the @bayhospitals Sunshine Smiles Appeal for a new play area to help others 🛝☀️ bayhospitalscharity.org/Appe…
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Today marks PANS PANDAS Awareness Day! @PANSPANDASUK PANS and PANDAS are conditions that affect the brain and cause people to experience a variety of different physical and mental health symptoms. Get more info: panspandasuk.org/.../pans-pa…
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Local people will be able to have their winter vaccines when the vaccination bus visits #WGH on Friday 9 October (Outside the Urgent Treatment Centre), 9am-3pm. For more information and dates lancashireandsouthcumbria.ic…
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Our Trust is no longer receiving support from the national Maternity and Neonatal Intensive Support Team, following sustained improvements across our maternity and neonatal services. Read the full story on our website: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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Ten years after donating one of his kidneys to his wife Rachael, former Kendal Mayor, Chris Hogg, is encouraging people to talk about #organdonation and record their wishes on the NHS Organ Donor Register: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/… #OrganDonationWeek @NHSOrganDonor
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Just over a week ago, we welcomed our newest cohort to PCSM💙 From making new connections to taking their first steps towards a career in medicine, Welcome Week was full of exciting and memorable experiences. #PCSM #FutureDoctors #WelcomeWeek #MedicalSchoolLife
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A national survey has highlighted the positive experiences of inpatients across Morecambe Bay hospitals. UHMBT ranked 26 out of 64 organisations nationally, with 99% of respondents saying they were treated with respect, dignity, kindness and compassion. uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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📅 Our Annual Members’ Meeting is being held on Tuesday 8 September, 1pm - 4pm in the Lecture Theatre at Furness General Hospital. For the full details and how to become a Member of the Trust, visit: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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Cancer patients at our Trust have rated their overall care an impressive 9.1 out of 10 in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 🎉 Read more: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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We are one of the first hospital trusts in the country to introduce Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) - software that transcribes patient consultations and automatically generates clinical notes and patient letters. Read more: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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Both the Trust and @LSCICB are committed to ensuring that the population of Furness has access to safe, sustainable, and high-quality services. Read the joint statement on the future of level 3 critical care at Furness General Hospital: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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A tranquil and beautiful outdoor sanctuary for families grieving the loss of a baby has been created at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, thanks to the generosity of @PiningtonLtd and colleagues from the Maternity Unit 💖 Read more: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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MorecambeBayNHSTrust retweeted
The Living Well Bus is at RLI today from 11:00 – 16:00 offering cervical screening with no appointment needed, for colleagues @UHMBT Take this opportunity to prioritise your wellbeing – we're here to support you. 💜 #CervicalScreening #LivingWellBus #HealthAndWellbeing
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We have saved approximately £300,000 so far thanks to a series of projects to improve energy efficiency across our hospital sites, forming part of our #GreenPlan Read more here: tinyurl.com/mweyth7v
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Today we welcome the publication of the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. Steve Williamson, our Chief Executive, has shared the following statement: uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/…
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MorecambeBayNHSTrust retweeted
This #ReservesDay, we celebrate people like Midshipman Pippa R, a consultant Paediatrician and a Royal Naval Reservist whose service has strengthened her leadership in both worlds. The RNR has opened doors she never expected. #ReservesDay2026 #ArmedForcesWeek
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MorecambeBayNHSTrust retweeted
School holidays can put extra pressure on your budget @UHMBT Take a look below for money-saving ideas—from affordable places to eat with the kids to finding cheaper fuel for summer trips
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MorecambeBayNHSTrust retweeted
Happy National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day 2026 @maguire_jimmy @Dave69blackpool @UHMBT #DesignTeam #HealthEFMDay
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NEWS: We are delighted to welcome Dr Caroline Brock as the new Head of Clinical Assessments at Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM). 🩺 brnw.ch/21x3nYi
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Patients with #dementia, learning disabilities and #sensory needs are being supported by a new Sensory Trolley in the A&E at the Royal #Lancaster Infirmary thanks to donations from Lancaster Loyne Rotary Club, #Carnforth Rotary Club and @bayhospitals tinyurl.com/2zkjdtph ❤️
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