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.

If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. ➡️ http://111.nhs.uk
29/05/2026

If you need medical help, use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. ➡️ http://111.nhs.uk

Please remember to not visit your loved ones in hospital if you have any symptoms of common bugs such as flu, COVID-19 o...
28/05/2026

Please remember to not visit your loved ones in hospital if you have any symptoms of common bugs such as flu, COVID-19 or norovirus. This helps to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses to our patients and colleagues.

You may notice small changes in your or your loved one’s health condition before they show up in our routine checks. Tel...
27/05/2026

You may notice small changes in your or your loved one’s health condition before they show up in our routine checks. Telling us about these changes 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

Eid Mubarak to all of our colleagues, patients and local communities who are celebrating Eid Al-Adha 💙
26/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to all of our colleagues, patients and local communities who are celebrating Eid Al-Adha 💙

Patients fleeing violence are benefiting from a compassionate new ‘Grab Bags’ pilot scheme run by our Trust in partnersh...
26/05/2026

Patients fleeing violence are benefiting from a compassionate new ‘Grab Bags’ pilot scheme run by our Trust in partnership with the Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner (LPCC).

UHMBT is the first NHS Trust in to trial the specialist Grab Bags at the Royal Infirmary to support patients fleeing domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of harm. The scheme has been designed to provide immediate, practical support to women and men who attend hospital during times of extreme crisis and cannot safely return home.

Grab Bags offer a lifeline to victims by providing items such as clothing, mobile phones and toiletries and enable them to have dignity and comfort when they have fled an abusive relationship or situation. Two Grab Bags have already been distributed to RLI patients fleeing high risk domestic abuse.

Clive Grunshaw said: “Domestic abuse often happens behind closed doors, meaning it can go unreported and many victims suffer in silence. I’m proud to support initiatives that provide practical help for victims. We must ensure that when victims do come forward, particularly in trusted settings like hospitals, that they can access the support they need and deserve.”

Rebecca White, Emergency Department Navigator (EDN) at the RLI, said: “When people come to the hospital because they’ve been harmed and are in fear, they often arrive with nothing. They may have fled very suddenly, leaving all their belongings behind, or they might not even have access to a mobile phone due to coercive control, damage during an assault or the risk of being tracked. These very basic barriers can be what stops someone from leaving safely. Without essential items, some victims of violence feel they have no option but to return to unsafe situations.”

Each Grab Bag contains carefully chosen items to support people during onward travel, while accessing emergency accommodation or when accessing refuge services.

Patients in the ED at the RLI who would like any advice or support can speak directly to the clinician caring for them who can then put them in touch with Natalie, Rebecca and the Safeguarding team at UHMBT.

People fleeing violence in Lancashire can also contact SafeNet or call: 0300 3033 581.

Read the full story on our website: https://tinyurl.com/3fy8wnsf

Lancashire Police

https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/the-commissioner/

Make sure you look after yourself and your loved ones during warm weather 🌞If you do need to go outside, follow these ti...
24/05/2026

Make sure you look after yourself and your loved ones during warm weather 🌞

If you do need to go outside, follow these tips for staying safe:

⛱ Stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

🍦 Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.

🌡 Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.

Get more advice: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Bank holiday weekends are busy periods for the NHS. Remember, for non-emergency health needs, please visit NHS 111 onlin...
24/05/2026

Bank holiday weekends are busy periods for the NHS. Remember, for non-emergency health needs, please visit NHS 111 online first.

https://111.nhs.uk/

Janette Thorpe, Organisational Development Practitioner, was nominated to attend the King and Queen’s Garden Party earli...
22/05/2026

Janette Thorpe, Organisational Development Practitioner, was nominated to attend the King and Queen’s Garden Party earlier this month for her long service and dedication to the NHS 👑🍃

Janette started her NHS career in Morecambe Bay in 1984, initially working in administrative roles before joining the Learning and Development team and progressing her career within this function before moving to the Trust's Organisational Development team five years ago.

The Royal Garden Party was held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace and hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla and attended by the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Janette said: “I was truly humbled to be nominated by my manager, Carolyn Wright, for my service to the NHS and Morecambe Bay. Attending with my husband Ian, who has been so supportive throughout my career, made the day even more special."

“It was really uplifting to talk to other guests and hear about the different things they were involved in. One guest was an 83-year-old who was still working to keep her village post office open. They were all remarkable.”

Janette added: “Through my various roles, I have felt privileged to meet and work with so many people across all departments all of whom contribute to patient care. Connecting with so many different colleagues has made my roles interesting.”

The monarch hosts an average of three garden parties each year to honour members of the public for their community service. Around 30,000 guests are nominated to attend the garden parties where they can enjoy music from two military bands, an afternoon tea and the chance to speak to a member of the Royal family.

This year, there will be additional parties held, including a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust and the Not Forgotten charity.

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