News from 2025/2026
-
Mums and families at UHMBT share positive and improved experiences in National Maternity Survey 2025
Published on: 10 December 2025
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
Improvements in the care of mums, pregnant people, babies and families at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are highlighted in the results of the 2025 Maternity Survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
-
Published on: 10 December 2025
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
As we approach Christmas, it’s time to make sure you have all the medication you need for the festive period.
-
Published on: 9 December 2025
- Working in partnership
The University of Cumbria welcomed key healthcare leaders and regional stakeholders to its Barrow campus for an event focused on the future of community-based healthcare delivery and the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and health technologies on the workforce.
-
Published on: 9 December 2025
- Making improvements
- Furness General Hospital
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
A pioneering initiative is transforming outcomes for patients in Barrow and Dalton by dramatically reducing hospital readmissions and Emergency Department (ED) visits, whilst delivering a much better quality of care and experience to those who need it most.
-
Published on: 9 December 2025
- Hospital services
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Visiting has been suspended on Castle View West - Ward 23, at Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff.
-
Published on: 4 December 2025
- Campaigns and awareness
People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore throats.
-
Published on: 3 December 2025
- Working in partnership
Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has strengthened its commitment to working with the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector by renewing their partnership agreement.
-
Published on: 2 December 2025
- Working in partnership
- Campaigns and awareness
Looking for an incredible experience and challenge to join in 2026?
-
Published on: 1 December 2025
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
- Creating the best culture and conditions for colleagues
- Making the best use of our resources
We’re planning for an exciting digital future — and we’d love to hear your thoughts.
-
Published on: 1 December 2025
- Making improvements
- Westmorland General Hospital
- Delivering outstanding care and experience
Patients receiving treatment at the new Surgical Hub at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal have spoken highly of the care, facilities and staff, with many highly recommending the service to others.