Visiting has been suspended on Castle View West - Ward 23, at Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff.
To keep everyone safe, the suspension of visiting will remain in place until this coming weekend when senior colleagues will review the situation.
Access for colleagues to Castle View West is also being limited and only essential staff will have access to the ward. The ward is currently closed to admissions.
End of Life visiting and Care in Partnership, incorporating John’s Campaign, will still be supported.
Colleagues are kindly asked not to visit the ward and contact the ward team in advance regarding any serious issues or requests for access.
Relatives and carers of patients on Castle View West are being contacted by the team to let them know about the suspension of visiting. A further update will be shared on our communications channels when possible.
Any calls are to go through the RLI Switchboard 01524 65944.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and support at this time.
NHS England guidance on norovirus is on this link.