Trust Team Shortlisted For National Award
A team from the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for a national award.
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22/05/2012
UHMBT takes steps to improve care for dementia patients
As part of Dementia Awareness Week, UHMBT has announced further commitments to improving the care for patients with dementia.
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15/05/2012
Green light for endoscopy service upgrade at Kendal
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11/05/2012
Dying matters - Let's talk about it
Ahead of Dying Matters Week next week (14-20 May 2012), University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is encouraging pe...
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