List of news
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Published on: 22 April 2026
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
A painless new form of blood sampling for people with learning disabilities and needle phobia pioneered by UHMBT has been honoured as a regional winner in the NHS Excellence Awards 2026.
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Published on: 20 April 2026
- Furness General Hospital
While our hospitals remain pressured and there are still challenges, we have de-escalated back to OPEL Level 3 from 8.30am today (Monday 20 April 2026).
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Published on: 17 April 2026
- Furness General Hospital
Due to increased pressures at Furness General Hospital (FGH), we have taken the decision to escalate FGH to OPEL 4 - the highest level of internal escalation
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Published on: 16 April 2026
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
As you may be aware, we made the decision on Sunday 12 April 2026 to escalate to Operational Pressures Escalation Level (OPEL) 4 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI). This was driven by significant and increasing demand for our services.
While our hospitals remain pressured and there are still challenges, we have de-escalated back to OPEL Level 3 from 4pm today (Thursday 16 April 2026). -
Published on: 16 April 2026
- Furness General Hospital
Visiting has been suspended on Ward 7 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff.
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Published on: 14 April 2026
- Queen Victoria Hospital
- Ulverston Health Centre
- Community services
From 20 April 2026 an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system will be introduced at the following NHS Property Services owned community sites: Ulverston Health Centre and Heysham Primary Care Centre.
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Published on: 14 April 2026
- Making improvements
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Working in partnership
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
Bereaved families have helped to create two new purpose-built maternity spaces at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI).
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Published on: 9 April 2026
- Hospital services
- Furness General Hospital
Visiting on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow will be reinstated from tomorrow (Friday 10 April), following a review of current infection control measures and in line with Trust guidance.
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Published on: 7 April 2026
- Furness General Hospital
- Campaigns and awareness
Visiting has been suspended on Ward 6, at Furness General Hospital (FGH) due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff.
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Published on: 2 April 2026