List of news
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Published on: 23 June 2026
- Campaigns and awareness
Temperatures are set to soar this week, and NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging the public to take extra precautions.
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Published on: 18 June 2026
- Furness General Hospital
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Published on: 18 June 2026
- Working in partnership
Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) and UHMBT are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Brock as the new Head of Clinical Assessments at PCSM.
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Published on: 17 June 2026
- Furness General Hospital
Due to increased pressures at Furness General Hospital (FGH), we have taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 - the highest level of internal escalation.
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Published on: 16 June 2026
- Community services
- Working in partnership
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
- Campaigns and awareness
Bentham residents struggling with chronic lung conditions now have access to a programme of Pulmonary Rehabilitation thanks to the Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT).
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Published on: 10 June 2026
- Campaigns and awareness
Resident doctors in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to take industrial action for the second time this year when they go on strike next week.
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Published on: 3 June 2026
- Working in partnership
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
- Campaigns and awareness
Kind-hearted volunteers at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are sharing why they enjoy volunteering for their local NHS this Volunteers’ Week (1 to 7 June).
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Published on: 1 June 2026
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Working in partnership
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
Patients with dementia, learning difficulties and sensory needs are being supported by a new Sensory Trolley in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary thanks to donations from two local Rotary Clubs.
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Published on: 28 May 2026
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Published on: 26 May 2026
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
Patients fleeing violence are benefiting from a compassionate new ‘Grab Bags’ pilot scheme run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) in partnership with the Office of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner (LPCC).

