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Visiting times

Below are the visiting times for services run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, divided by hospital. 

If you are unsure of the visiting times of a ward, or would like to speak to the service directly, please contact the relevant switchboard.

Royal Lancaster Infirmary switchboard: 01524 65944

Medical Wards

Ward 20 2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 21 (Ripley Suite)

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 22 2pm - 8pm
Ward 23 2pm - 8pm
Ward 30 (Huggett Suite) 2pm - 5pm & 6pm - 8pm
Ward 35 2pm - 8pm
Ward 39 (Lancaster Suite)

2pm - 5pm & 6pm - 8pm

Acute Frailty Unit 2pm - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm
Acute Medical Unit 2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm
Coronary Care Unit 2pm - 8pm with protected meal times
Oncology (Day Unit)     Open visiting
Ward 4 2pm - 8pm

Surgical Wards

Ward 16 (Gynaecology)

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 17
(Maternity Ward)

9am - 9pm for partners/siblings
2pm - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm for all other visitors (with permission of parents)

Ward 31

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 32
(Children's Ward)

Open visiting for parents
1pm - 7pm for all other visitors
(with permission of parents)

Ward 33

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 34 - Acute Surgical Unit

2pm - 3pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 35

At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures.
Contact the Ward directly using the number here.

Ward 36

At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures. 
Contact the Ward directly using the number here.

 
Ward 37 At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures. 
Contact the Ward directly using the number here.

Neonatal Unit

Open visiting for parents and siblings
All other visitors 12.30 - 2.30pm & 6 - 7pm (with parents present)

Ward 38
(Intensive Care)

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Westmorland General Hospital Switchboard: 01539 732288

Helme Chase Maternity Unit

Open visiting for partners and children
3pm - 4pm and 7pm - 8pm for all other visitors
(with permission of parents)

Ward 6 (Orthopaedic rehabilitation ward) 2 - 4.30pm & 6 - 7.45pm

Ward 7 (Elective Orthopaedic and Surgical Centre)

2 - 5pm & 6 - 7.45pm

Furness General Hospital Switchboard: 01229 870870

Medical Wards

Ward 6

2pm - 3pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 7

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 9

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Acute Medical Unit

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

High Dependency Unit

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Oncology Unit

Open visiting

Patient Progression Unit

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Complex & Coronary Care Unit

2pm – 4pm & 6pm – 7pm

Surgical Wards

Ward 1 (Gynacology)

3pm - 5pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 2 (Orthopaedics)

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 4

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Ward 5

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm

Day Unit

2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm
No visiting on the day of Theatre procedure

Maternity Ward

9am - 9pm for partners and siblings only
2pm - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm for all other visitors

Children's Ward

Open visiting for parents
10am - 8pm for all other visitors
(with permission of parents)

Special care Baby Unit

Open visiting for parents
All other visiting at parents' discretion

Intensive Care Unit

1pm - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm

Things to remember when visiting

It’s not usually possible to visit outside of visiting hours unless nursing staff agree, so please ask.

We like to limit visitor numbers to two at a time, and please check with staff about children. It’s normally fine for them to visit, too, but they must be properly supervised.

If you ever feel a bit overwhelmed by visitors, which can happen, please let a nurse know.

Infection prevention

Our patients and visitors can help in stopping the spread of infection by taking some simple steps:

  • Do not visit the hospitals if you have had symptoms of diarrhoea and/or vomiting in the last 48 hours
  • Clean hands on entry to, and exit from, clinical areas using soap and water or hand gel at the stations provided
  • Cough / sneeze into your elbow, not your hand
  • Do not sit on patient beds - please use the chairs provided
  • Do not bring in plants or flowers
  • Where possible, do not visit with children, especially babies, as they are more vulnerable to germs and infections
  • Please check with a member of staff if there are any patients suffering from allergies (e.g. a nut allergy).