Health and Wellbeing News & Updates
Fifteen iPads will be used on wards at Furness General Hospital (FGH), Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and Westmorland General Hospital to help patients to communicate with their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bespoke Lansdcapes owner, Gordon Hamilton braved the shave with a group of mates in aid of Bury Hospice
Patients who use NHS hearing aids are being advised that they can still access hearing aid batteries and repairs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Due to the current risks associated with COVID-19, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is temporarily restricting access to its hospitals in Lancaster, Barrow and Kendal.
- 17th March 2020
With immediate effect, visiting on ALL wards across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary & Westmorland General Hospital will be restricted to one hour per day between 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
- 16th February 2020
Random Acts of Kindness Day returns on Monday 17th February.
- 27th January 2020
Even though the days are now getting longer and winter is waning, it’s not too late to get your ‘flu jab.
- 13th January 2020
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has won a place in the top ten of the UK’s most inclusive employers for the fourth year running – and has been recognised as the most inclusive NHS organisation in the country.
- 26th November 2019
With Christmas just a month away, now is the perfect time to review the contents of your medicine cabinet.
- 30th October 2019
Community Fitness Week is a brand new initiative coming to the Furness area, as part of a national campaign to raise the awareness and use of fitness in community venues across the UK.