List of news
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5 October 2022
- Making improvements
Whilst both hospitals remain pressured and there are still significant challenges in areas, we have de-escalated back to OPEL Level 3 at both the RLI and FGH.
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5 October 2022
- Working in partnership
A Menopause Café will be held on Saturday 5 November at Ulverston Methodist Church between 11am and 1pm.
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3 October 2022
- Furness General Hospital
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Due to increased pressures at the RLI and FGH, the Trust has taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 - the highest level of internal escalation. This allows us to be able to take additional steps to maintain safe services for our patients and help us cope with the growing demands.
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3 October 2022
- Working in partnership
Welcome to the sixteenth edition of our Bay Health and Care Partners (BHCP) newsletter where we will update you every month on the collaborative work that is taking place in Morecambe Bay’s Place-Based Partnership and the outcomes and benefits for communities.
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29 September 2022
Most inpatients continue to have a good overall experience and say they are treated with dignity and respect when being cared for at hospitals run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, according to a newly-published survey.
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27 September 2022
- Working in partnership
A ‘Common Health Day’ is due to take place at Kendal Leisure Centre on Sunday 6 November 2022 between 10am and 4pm.
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26 September 2022
- Working in partnership
A North Lancashire woman, who was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer last year, is urging other women to have their routine mammograms as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1-31 October).
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26 September 2022
- New Hospitals Programme
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has stated its preference for new hospitals on new sites for both Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary as part of the New Hospitals Programme, which plans to develop cutting-edge facilities, offering the absolute best in modern healthcare and addressing significant problems with the current ageing hospital buildings.
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23 September 2022
UHMBT is marking Organ Donation Week (26 September – 2 October 2022) by turning the skies pink across Morecambe Bay.
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21 September 2022
- Working in partnership
Health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to talk about their money worries as food, fuel and energy costs continue to rise.