University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

10/09/2026

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To anyone affected by su***de, whether you’re missing someone you’ve lost, struggling with suicidal thoughts yourself or supporting someone who is going through it right now – we’re thinking of you this World Su***de Prevention Day.

Just a reminder that if you find World Su***de Prevention Day hard, for any reason, it really is OK to switch off from social media tomorrow. Take care of yourselves 💚

We’re always here to talk on 116 123 📱

10/09/2026

💡 Virtual Wards 💡

For some patients, the best place to recover is at home.

Our Virtual Wards allow suitable patients to receive clinical care and monitoring at home rather than spending unnecessary time in hospital.

We’ve expanded our Virtual Ward services across general, respiratory and frailty pathways – helping more people receive the care they need while remaining in familiar surroundings.

It’s all part of our work to reduce days away from home.

09/09/2026

It's Emergency Services Day! 🚨⚠

Also known as 999 day, this day of celebration takes place on 9th September every year to celebrate the Police, Fire & Rescue, Ambulance, NHS, Coastguard, Mountain Rescue and Search & Rescue services, and the more than two million people who make up this community.

We're proud to work alongside our colleagues across the emergency services family, sharing a commitment to helping others when they need it most.

Thank you to all emergency service workers, volunteers and support staff 💙

09/09/2026

Building works at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department are ongoing until May 2027 to help improve the environment for our patients and colleagues.

Noise and disruption will be kept to a minimum during the works, but we apologise for any inconvenience.

Please remember that A&E is for life-threatening emergencies only. If you need urgent medical help but aren't sure which service is best, use NHS111 for advice.

09/09/2026

🩷💜Charity Week: Leave a Lasting Legacy 🩷💜

This Charity Week, we are celebrating the many ways our supporters help make a difference, both today and for generations to come.

Did you know that after providing for your loved ones, you can choose to leave a gift in your Will to support the causes that matter most to you?

A gift of any size can help us continue to provide exceptional care, fund life changing projects, support staff development, and invest in services that benefit patients and families across our communities.

Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy of compassion and care. It costs nothing during your lifetime, but its impact can be felt for years to come.

Every gift tells a story. Every legacy changes lives.

To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will, please get in touch with our fundraising team by emailing:[email protected]

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08/09/2026

It's World Physiotherapy Day! Sending a huge thank you to all of our incredible Physiotherapists working across Morecambe Bay 💚

World PT Day takes place every year on 8 September. In 2026 the theme is cardiovascular disease and stroke. Get more information and help to raise awareness: https://world.physio/wptday

08/09/2026

Our Annual Members’ Meeting takes place today (Tuesday 8 September) between 1pm - 4pm in the Lecture Theatre at Furness General Hospital. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear about our Trust’s progress over the last year. If you can't attend in person, you can also join online.

For full details on the meeting and how to become a Member of our Trust, please visit:

The Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) will be held on Tuesday 8 September from 1pm to 4pm in the Lecture Theatre at the Education Centre at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow.

07/09/2026

Every unnecessary day in hospital is a day away from home 🏠

We’re working to help patients get the right care, in the right place and spend less unnecessary time in hospital.

Our Reducing Days Away From Home work includes helping patients get home sooner when they’re ready, providing more alternatives to hospital admission and improving the way patients move through our hospitals.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more about the improvements being made and what they mean for our patients.

03/09/2026

You know yourself or your loved one better than anyone. If you’re worried about a health condition getting worse while in hospital, please tell us. This 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

02/09/2026

📅 Come along to our Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday 8 September, 1pm - 4pm in the Lecture Theatre at Furness General Hospital.

Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting and hear about our Trust’s progress over the last year.

For the full details, how to ask a question in the meeting and how to become a Member of the Trust, please go to our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/uhmbts-annual-members-meeting-set-be-held-tuesday-8-september-2026