List of news
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Published on: 24 December 2024
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A leading Lancashire and South Cumbria-based respiratory consultant has advised local communities to be extra vigilant this winter to protect their lungs, following national increases in flu, RSV and COVID-19, which exacerbates other conditions such as COPD and asthma.
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Published on: 23 December 2024
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Dr Sarah Hauxwell has been appointed as the Trust’s Interim Director of Governance and Assurance.
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Published on: 19 December 2024
Following the announcement of Mike Thomas stepping down as UHMBT Chair from the end of December, I am pleased to announce that Tony Oakman has been appointed as Interim Chair.
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Published on: 18 December 2024
- Community services
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UHMBT and the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) are urging patients to take advantage of the 'Hospital at Home' service this Christmas if they are offered it by a healthcare professional.
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Published on: 18 December 2024
We produce a newsletter bi-annually to update our Members about everything that’s happening across the Trust.
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Published on: 17 December 2024
- Westmorland General Hospital
The Trust is celebrating the arrival of Amy Bland, our new Chaplain at WGH.
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Published on: 17 December 2024
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We are urging people to reach out if they are struggling with their mental health this December.
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Published on: 16 December 2024
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
After review, it has been decided that Ward 35 at the RLI will re-open for visiting as of tomorrow (17 December) afternoon following a norovirus outbreak.
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Published on: 13 December 2024
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The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is offering flu jabs to people at sites across the region as it braces itself for a rise in winter viruses in the coming weeks.
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Published on: 12 December 2024
- Westmorland General Hospital
Birthing services at Helme Chase at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) will be reinstated in February 2025 - following a temporary suspension due to significant staffing issues.