University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust An NHS Foundation Trust serving the Morecambe Bay area from hospital and community sites. For further details, please visit our website at www.uhmb.nhs.uk

UMBHT operates from hospital and community sites at Furness General Hospital, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

We are looking for expressions of interest for a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) Apprenticeships recruitment day. If you a...
24/11/2025

We are looking for expressions of interest for a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) Apprenticeships recruitment day. If you are a caring, compassionate and motivated person then we encourage you to apply!

The below form link will be open until 8pm on 26 November 2025, but may close early if we receive the maximum number of applicants. If successful, you will receive an invitation to the virtual interview.

➡ https://forms.office.com/e/5vAAaVj989

The CSW apprenticeship courses will be offered at Lancaster and Morecambe College, and Furness College.

24-month apprenticeship NHS AfC: Band 3 (Apprenticeship Annex 21 salary percentage - year 1 of study 70% and year 2 of study 75% of the top of band 3) Upon successful completion you would move to a standard band 3 CSW permanent contract.

Make sure that you choose the right NHS service for your needs. If your illness isn't life threatening then you will be ...
24/11/2025

Make sure that you choose the right NHS service for your needs. If your illness isn't life threatening then you will be waiting in A&E for a long time.

If you need urgent medical care but you're not sure which service is right for you, call NHS111 or visit http://111.nhs.uk

Today is Nursing Support Workers’ Day, and a chance to shine a light on the often unseen but essential care nursing supp...
23/11/2025

Today is Nursing Support Workers’ Day, and a chance to shine a light on the often unseen but essential care nursing support workers give to patients and their families.

Every nursing support worker plays a core part of the day-to-day running of health and care services across all settings, supporting registered nurses to ensure patients get the best possible care.

Thank you to all of our amazing Nursing Support Workers across Morecambe Bay! 💙

Families who have been affected by baby loss are invited to join our annual baby loss remembrance services in Barrow-in-...
20/11/2025

Families who have been affected by baby loss are invited to join our annual baby loss remembrance services in Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.

The services are being held:
- Sunday 23 November, 2pm, St Thomas' Church, Lancaster
- Wednesday 3 December, 6.30pm, Furness General Hospital Chapel

Everyone is welcome to attend the services and have space to reflect on their loss and mark this significant event in their lives 🤍

With temperatures already dropping, NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging everyone to take extra care.A...
20/11/2025

With temperatures already dropping, NHS leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging everyone to take extra care.

An amber cold-health alert has been issued across the whole of the North West and is currently in place until 8am on Saturday 22 November.

This means that there is an increased risk to children, older people and other vulnerable groups due to colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart conditions, may find that symptoms are exacerbated.

Keeping warm, both indoors and outdoors, is important in winter as this can help prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.

The cold and damp weather, ice, snow and high winds can worsen any existing health problems, increase the risk of a fall, and make people more vulnerable to respiratory winter illnesses.

Indoor temperatures should be kept at a minimum of 18 degrees in the rooms regularly used, such as the living room and bedroom.

Councils across Lancashire and South Cumbria have set up cost of living support pages, with details available here: https://tinyurl.com/ah29kxtw

If feeling unwell, get medical help as soon as possible. Pharmacists are experts in medicine and can provide treatment for a range of mild illnesses. Alternatively, speak to a GP or use the NHS 111 service (111.nhs.uk - https://tinyurl.com/23u4hdyy - or call 111) if it’s an urgent medical problem. In a life-threatening emergency, visit A&E or call 999.

Other advice to help stay healthy this winter, includes:

Heat your home to a temperature that’s comfortable for you. If you can, this should be at least 18°C in the rooms that you regularly use, such as your living room and bedroom.

If you’re feeling cold, drink hot drinks regularly.

Try not to sit still for more than one hour at a time. Moving even a little bit can help you to keep strength and mobility.

Eating and drinking enough is also important. If you are finding it difficult to prepare and eat three big meals, try smaller ones throughout the day.

A good idea is to draw your curtains in the evenings to reduce heat loss through windows, and tuck long curtains behind radiators so that heat isn’t trapped. And make sure warm air can circulate by keeping radiators and heaters clear – don’t put furniture in front of them or dry washing on them.

As the winter months are drawing in, look after your mental health as well as your physical health go to Every Mind Matters https://tinyurl.com/3s9hhvku - for advice.

For more information about self-care options for common complaints, search 'NHS seasonal advice' or 'Age Concern UK'.

Read the full story on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/t4pjy9zh

UK Disability History Month (20 November - 20 December 2025) is an annual event to raise awareness about disabled people...
20/11/2025

UK Disability History Month (20 November - 20 December 2025) is an annual event to raise awareness about disabled people’s fight for equality and human rights. It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for disability rights and to act on what we can do to support disability equality in the present. Get more info: https://ukdhm.org/

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communi...
19/11/2025

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. Today is a chance to highlight positive male role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. The theme for 2025 is “Celebrating Men and Boys”. Get involved: https://internationalmensday.com/

The Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network (MBRN) and UHMBT are today supporting World Day (Wednesday 19 November).Chronic ...
19/11/2025

The Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network (MBRN) and UHMBT are today supporting World Day (Wednesday 19 November).
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, yet many people remain unaware they are living with it.

This year’s theme, ‘Short of breath, think COPD,’ highlights the importance of recognising the early signs of this common yet often underdiagnosed condition. COPD early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can significantly improve quality of life and long-term outcomes for people.

Dr Pat Haslam, Lead for the MBRN, said: “COPD is a condition that affects more than 7,000 people in our region and we suspect many more could have it and not be aware. World COPD Day is a vital opportunity to raise awareness and encourage people to seek help early.”

Karen Donaldson, Respiratory Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Physiotherapist with UHMBT’s Community Respiratory Team and the MBRN, said: “We often see how early intervention and the right support can make a huge difference for people living with COPD. This year’s theme is a powerful reminder to ‘think COPD’ when patients present with breathlessness or persistent respiratory symptoms, and a reminder to offer patients struggling with COPD a referral to Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), which is a highly effective treatment for breathlessness and improving health outcomes in COPD.”

The Community Respiratory Team (pictured) is having a team development day today - Wednesday 19 November - to celebrate both World COPD Day and the 25th Anniversary of Community Respiratory Services in Morecambe Bay, which began in Lancaster in 2000 with the first pilot of PR.

The team has grown over the last 25 years and has received some additional funding over 2024/25 and 2025/26 as part of the MBRN expansion, to increase provision of services to help people with COPD and other lung diseases to manage their conditions.

To read the full story on our website, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/2n95arfx

For more information about the MRBN, please go to: https://www.baybreathing.com/ For further details and access to World COPD Day resources, visit www.goldcopd.org https://www.facebook.com/worldcopdday/

The Resident Doctors' industrial action ended at 7am this morning (19 November). As always, please continue to use the m...
19/11/2025

The Resident Doctors' industrial action ended at 7am this morning (19 November). As always, please continue to use the most appropriate NHS service for your needs to make sure you get the right care. If you need urgent medical help but aren't sure which service to access, please visit 111.nhs.uk for advice.

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UHMBT provides community and hospital services across the Morecambe Bay area, an area covering a thousand square miles across south Cumbria and north Lancashire.

It operates from three hospital sites - Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre. For further details, including visiting times and contact details, please visit our website at www.uhmb.nhs.uk.