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Due to the way NHS England/Improvement announce the figures relating to COVID-19 cases, we are unable to provide any further details to those announced each day at 2pm. NHS England announce the figures on the following web link. https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/covid-19-daily-deaths/.

This link includes a daily update and a running total of cases broken down by age and by Trust. If you have any further queries regarding the figures please contact the NHS England/Improvement media team on nhsengland.media@nhs.net or 01138 250958/9.

27 February 2020

National survey results show improved staff experience at UHMBT

Staff experience at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust continues to improve year on year, according to the results of the 2018 annual NHS National Staff Survey, which was published yesterday.

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24 February 2020

Around 5,000 patients accessed UHMBT’s integrated musculoskeletal service last year

An easy to access, patient-centred service for people with musculoskeletal problems is proving to be a success.

11 February 2020

UHMBT Dementia Matron offers advice sessions in the community in Lancaster

People affected by dementia can now make use of friendly advice sessions with the UHMBT Dementia Matron.

5 February 2020

Technology saving time for staff in outpatients

The outcomes of patient appointments in outpatients at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are now being recorded digitally.

4 February 2020

National Maternity Survey shows new mums feel supported and involved in their care across Morecambe Bay Hospitals

A national maternity survey published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that women who gave birth in hospitals across Morecambe Bay last year felt that they were involved in decisions regarding their care and were treated with dignity and respect by hospital staff.

3 February 2020

UHMBT welcomes new Faster Diagnosis Standard on World Cancer Day

As people across the globe are marking World Cancer Day – today, February 4 – University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is welcoming a new system for faster cancer diagnosis

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29 January 2020

Trust wins prestigious award for Analytical Command Centre

Staff driving forward an Analytical Command Centre at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) scooped the ‘Delivering for Front Line Staff’ award at last week’s Health Tech Newspaper awards

29 January 2020

At the public meeting on 29 January 2020, the Trust Board approved the introduction of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology

At the public meeting on Wednesday 29 January 2020, the Trust Board of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) approved the introduction of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology across its three main hospital sites to try and alleviate some of the problems staff and visitors encounter when trying to find parking spaces.

28 January 2020

Vote for outstanding employees in Bay Health and Care Partners Health Heroes Awards

28 January 2020

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