The Lighthouse Cafe is a safe non-judgemental environment where all UHMBT colleagues can meet virtually on a weekly basis to talk & share their stories. Sessions are facilitated by the trusts Mental Health First Aiders. Please visit the UHMBT intranet for dates & joining links.

#IWD2021 is an annual celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality Raise your hand high to show you're in. Share on social media using #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021

Happy International Women's Day! Whatever your role, grade or connection to the health & care system, you are ALL valued Join this special NHS event & show your support for the #EverydayCourage of women: everydaycourageiwd21.co.uk #OurNHSPeople

One of the lovely messages we've received recently for our colleagues in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Dermatology team Send a message of support or thanks to an individual or team across UHMBT at uhmb.nhs.uk/thankyou

Go for a bike ride this weekend to help you: Sleep better Boost your immune system Live longer - no, really! Join Ride it Out for more reasons to ride and enter the prize draws: lovetoride.net/lancashire #RideItOutTogether

More than a third of north Cumbria’s eligible population have now had a COVID-19 vaccination! 109,956 vaccinations have been given at hospital hubs & through GP teams working together in Primary Care Networks @NHSCumbriaCCG @NCICNHS @CNTWNHS @CumbriaCC ow.ly/9NKP50DQS9H

Congratulations to our amazing #TeamUHMBT SAS Award winners!! twitter.com/UhmbtEdCentre/…

UHMBT and @LancsHospitals have announced further details of the Lancashire and South Cumbria New Hospitals Programme, which will see the Trusts work together with the government to build new, centrally funded hospital facilities locally: ow.ly/8vzK50DQQAu

Did you know that it's International Women's Day on 8 March? To celebrate, a special nationwide event is taking place with the theme #EverydayCourage to show support for women across health and care! Register to join here: everydaycourageiwd21.co.uk #IWD2021 #OurNHSPeople

In his latest COVID-19 briefing, Dr Shahedal Bari, Medical Director, gives an insight into the current situation at UHMBT and shares a reminder that NHS services are still here for you during the pandemic: youtu.be/5cL0WoHZ1oQ