Bay Hospitals Charity

29/05/2026

The first of our roadshows today at the RLI, we met lots of colleagues and patients and talked about everything Charity! Thank you to everyone that said hello and chatted to us

29/05/2026

Please come and say hello. We are at the RLI all day today to answer all your charity related questions and we would love to see you.

28/05/2026

Charity Roadshow
We would love to see you at one of our upcoming Charity Roadshows! The first one is tomorrow at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. It’s a great chance to meet some of the team, ask any charity-related questions and find out how we can support you. With a wide range of dates and venues available, we hope it’s easy to find a session that suits you. Please drop by and say hello.

28/05/2026

A huge thank you to Sim Leech and Barrow – UK Comic Book Town, along with , for their generous donation of comics and bookmarks to the Children’s Ward at FGH.
Your kindness is helping bring comfort, imagination, and smiles to young patients and their families, it really does make a difference.

21/05/2026

Discover Chapel Island with Bay Hospitals Charity on 5 September 2026

Experience the magic of Morecambe Bay by joining Bay Hospitals Charity on a memorable guided walk to Chapel Island, a hidden gem in the Leven Estuary surrounded by vast, ever‑changing sands.

Setting off from Canal Foot near Ulverston, the journey takes you across the open shoreline, offering spectacular views and a real sense of the Bay’s scale and beauty. After crossing the River Leven, we will make our way to Chapel Island itself, where walkers can take time to explore and spot the diverse wildlife that calls the island home. You will also pass the historic Collins Weir, a long‑lost cart route that resurfaced in 2024 after more than 70 years beneath the sands and is expected to be visible again this year.

The route loops back to Canal Foot and covers approximately two to six miles, with the walk taking around three hours in total.

Although the walk is suitable for most people, a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Safety is paramount, and you will be led across the shifting sands by Raymond Porter, the Bay’s highly respected and Royally appointed King’s Guide.

Places are now available, but numbers are strictly limited, so early booking is encouraged. We would love your company, please join us for an unforgettable day.

Sign up ➡ https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/chapel-island-walk

19/05/2026

Newly refurbished changing facilities now open at Westmorland General Hospital
Colleagues at Westmorland General Hospital are now benefiting from newly refurbished changing facilities, following a £153,000 investment from NHS Charities Together.
The funding, awarded to Bay Hospitals Charity through the Stage 3 Covid-19 Recovery Grant, is part of a wider programme focused on supporting staff health, wellbeing and recovery across the Trust. Improving the changing facilities at WGH was identified as a key priority.
The refurbishment brings WGH in line with the high-quality facilities already in place at Furness General Hospital. Feedback from colleagues highlighted how valuable these improved spaces were during the pandemic, and it was important to provide the same standard at WGH.
The upgraded facilities include modern, more comfortable changing areas, improved shower and washroom facilities, and durable, easy-to-clean materials to support infection prevention. Together, these changes create a more practical, dignified and supportive environment for colleagues before and after shifts.
This project has been made possible through close collaboration between NHS Charities Together, Bay Hospitals Charity, Estates and Facilities teams, and colleagues at WGH who shared feedback and helped shape the design.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project, from those who shared feedback to the teams who delivered the refurbishment. Your support has helped create a space that will benefit colleagues across WGH every day.

14/05/2026

Today we send our grateful thanks to Dennis Noble from the Bikers Association for their generous donation of £500 to Children's Ward, FGH and lovely gifts. We are always happy to welcome friends and supporters. 🩷💜

13/05/2026

10/05/2026

No pain, no gain for our walkers who took part in yesterday's Keswick to Barrow Walk Show your support by sponsoring a member of our team which also include: Agony of the Feet, Steps for SCBU, Strides for SCBU and IMO of Gareth Brown all and you will make every step they took worthwhile. Your donation will have a lasting impact on the patients, families, and staff who rely on our hospitals every day. Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference. ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
Donate here, just look for Bay Hospitals Charity and sponsor a walker: https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/walkerdonation

09/05/2026

Thank you to our amazing walkers that came and said Hello! I missed the speedy crew walking for SCBU at FGH! More photos from the finish line and other check points will be to follow! But we can’t thank you enough for your support, commitment and energy!!! Keswick to Barrow Walk

09/05/2026

A huge thank you to the Bay Hospitals Charity teams which also include: Agony of the Feet, Steps for SCBU, Strides for SCBU and IMO of Gareth Brown who took on the incredible Keswick to Barrow Walk!
We do not underestimate the determination, endurance and commitment it took to complete such a challenge. Choosing to support our local hospitals means the world to us, and your efforts were truly remarkable.

The sponsorship you have raised will make a real and lasting difference to patient care. Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference.
It's not too late to sponsor a walker⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
👉 Donate here, just look for Bay Hospitals Charity and sponsor a walker:
https://keswick2barrow.co.uk/walkerdonation
We would also like to thank our wonderful volunteers, who are always there to support our walkers and offer words of encouragement and refreshments along the way.
And thank you to the organisers of , who do an amazing job year after year.
🌟 You are all superstars. 🌟