Bay Hospitals Charity

12/02/2026

We were pleased to welcome
the Mayoress of Barrow, Mrs Liz Chatfield, to the Breast Screening Unit at Furness General Hospital to present breast drainage bags to the Breast Care Nurse.

The bags were kindly donated by Soroptimist International Grange-over-Sands, whose generosity will help support patients during their care and recovery.

Your support really does have a direct impact on patient care. We are so grateful.🩷💜

10/02/2026

Improving Comfort for Thousands of Patients at KUTC
We are delighted to share the impact of the new seating installed in the Urgent Treatment Centre waiting area!
Over the past year, KUTC welcomed more than 34,000 patients, that’s an average of 93 people every day. Almost all patients use the waiting area at some point, so having comfortable, accessible seating is essential.
Since the new chairs were installed, no patients or visitors have been left standing due to lack of seating, and the previous concerns about discomfort or the lack of armrests have disappeared. Staff have also told us the waiting area now feels more welcoming, with an improved appearance and a much better experience for patients.
What’s improved?
Padded seating for better comfort
Armrests to support those who struggle to stand
A better layout, increasing capacity while keeping space for movement
A more inviting environment for both patients and staff
Quick, efficient installation with minimal disruption

Thank you to everyone involved in making this project such a success. These enhancements are already making a real difference for the thousands of people who rely on our services every year. Bay Hospitals Charity funded this project at a cost of £9,163. We can only bring about change with your generous donations. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

10/02/2026

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🎉Stagecoach Santa bus donation! - We were delighted yesterday to meet up with our toy appeal charities and charitable organisations and present them with the money funded by our Stagecoach Santas Grotto!

❤️We would like to issue a huge thank you to Stagecoach for the sponsorship of the Santas bus. The bus raised over £900 to go to the toy appeal charities and charitable organisations, helping so many children and young people in the area.

🎗️The charitable organisations include: CancerCare RLI Children’s Ward Unique Kidz East Meets West Ridge Community Centre Red Rose Recovery Safenet

✨2025 Christmas toy appeal kindly sponsored by The Travellers Choice and supported by Beyond Radio.

🎅Thank you finally to all the members of the public who visited the Stagecoach Santas Grotto in market square!

Stagecoach
The Travellers Choice Beyond Radio
CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria
Bay Hospitals Charity
Unique Kidz & Co
East Meets West Lancaster
The Ridge Community Centre Emues
Red Rose Recovery
Safenet Domestic Abuse and Support Services

04/02/2026

Thanks to generous funding from the Friends of the RLI, we have been able to enhance a treatment room in the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department, which provides care for children of all ages.
The improvements, including bright wall stickers, sensory toys, and a fully reclining clinical chair, have helped create a more welcoming, calming environment for children visiting the unit.
At a cost of just over £2,600, this is a valuable and positive enhancement to the care experience we provide.
A huge thank you to the Friends of the RLI for their continued commitment to making a real difference.
Pictured: Jenny Mendoza, Rosemary Wilkinson, Yuwen Lan, Sarah Taylor and Mags Hatrich.
of Royal Lancaster Infirmary

01/02/2026

Hello February - finally!
January felt like a long month, but here we are at last, welcoming brighter days and a fresh burst of energy. With the winter blues behind us, now is the perfect time to channel that renewed motivation into something meaningful.
We are looking for enthusiastic fundraisers to help support our local hospitals and communities. Whether you are bursting with ideas or just dipping your toe into fundraising for the first time, we would love to hear from you!
Here are a few ways you could get involved:

🏃 Fun Run
☕ Coffee Morning
🫖 Afternoon Tea
🎟️ Tombola or Raffle
❓ Quiz Night
⭐ Sponsored Challenge or Event

The list is endless,so feel free to get creative! However you choose to fundraise, please know that every pound you raise makes a real difference to patient care across our hospitals.
Ready to get started?
👉 Register your event here: https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser

26/01/2026

Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special occasion, a new arrival, a naming ceremony, or remembering a loved one?
Have you considered setting up a fundraising page to mark the moment? By asking for donations in place of gifts or flowers, you can support Bay Hospitals Charity and help us make meaningful enhancements and improvements in our local hospitals and community healthcare settings.
It’s quick and easy to set up. Simply follow this link:
https://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/set-up-a-fundraiser
Then share your page with family and friends, especially on social media, to help spread the word.
Thank you for helping make a real difference. 🩷💜

15/01/2026

Thank you Thursday goes to both ends of the Bay today! First up we want to thank clownsinthesky for their kind donation of an activity trolley with lots of arts and crafts for the children’s ward at Royal Lancaster Infirmary modelled delightfully by our play specialist Maria! And secondly to the children’s ward at Furness General Hospital for £800 raised at a recent fundraiser event, pictured here with the team at FGH are James Dowd and his wonderful fundraisers Haydn and Poppy Crawford and Olivia and Rhys Scott. The children’s ward are raising funds to improve the parents room and a new enhanced cot for the high dependency room! . Thank you to all we really do appreciate the time and effort and donations received. We can see true community spirit and we at the Charity and really do appreciate all help and donations big or small. Every little helps make life feel better in times of need.

06/01/2026

This event sold out in record time last year so if you are interested in taking part in this iconic walk we suggest signing up asap at keswick2barrow.co.uk/user/register
then email your ID number to charity@mbht.nhs.uk
Looking for a great way to start 2026? Why not start training for the Keswick to Barrow Walk on 9 May 2026 and make every step count!
Join Bay Hospitals Charity and help raise much needed funds for your local hospitals and community.
✅ Be part of an amazing team
✅ Support life-changing projects for patients and staff
✅ Enjoy a scenic and rewarding challenge
How to Register:
1. Sign up at keswick2barrow.co.uk/user/register OPEN NOW
2. Email your ID number to charity@mbht.nhs.uk
Transport:
Happy Bus pick-up points include Barrow, Kendal, and Lancaster (please arrange your own return transport).
Date: 9 May 2026
Registered Charity Number: 1048685
Let’s walk together and make a difference!

05/01/2026

REGISTRATION Keswick to Barrow Walk is now OPEN.
Kickstart Your New Year with a Challenge! 🌟
Looking for a great way to start 2026? Why not start training for the Keswick to Barrow Walk on 9 May 2026 and make every step count!
Join Bay Hospitals Charity and help raise much needed funds for your local hospitals and community.
✅ Be part of an amazing team
✅ Support life-changing projects for patients and staff
✅ Enjoy a scenic and rewarding challenge
How to Register:
1. Sign up at keswick2barrow.co.uk/user/register OPEN NOW
2. Email your ID number to charity@mbht.nhs.uk
Transport:
Happy Bus pick-up points include Barrow, Kendal, and Lancaster (please arrange your own return transport).
Date: 9 May 2026
Registered Charity Number: 1048685
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01/01/2026

🌟 Kickstart Your New Year with a Challenge! 🌟
Looking for a great way to start 2026? Why not start training for the Keswick to Barrow Walk on 9 May 2026 and make every step count!
Join Bay Hospitals Charity and help raise much needed funds for your local hospitals and community.
✅ Be part of an amazing team
✅ Support life-changing projects for patients and staff
✅ Enjoy a scenic and rewarding challenge
How to Register:
1. Sign up at keswick2barrow.co.uk/user/register
2. Email your ID number to charity@mbht.nhs.uk
Transport:
Happy Bus pick-up points include Barrow, Kendal, and Lancaster (please arrange your own return transport).
Date: 9 May 2026
Registered Charity Number: 1048685
Let’s walk together and make a difference!

01/01/2026

Thank You, Thursday goes to Leo and his mum who had beautifully decorated gift boxes for the staff and children on children’s ward at Furness General Hospital. Leo spent some time in hospital in October and wanted to give back to the ward to say “Thank you”. From all of us we say Thank you to you Leo and Mum and we are glad to see you are looking very well!

31/12/2025

As we welcome in 2026 we send our very best wishes for a Happy New Year.
We hope you will continue to follow Bay Hospitals Charity and support the work we do for patients and staff in our local hospitals and communities.