Patients with dementia, learning difficulties and sensory needs are being supported by a new Sensory Trolley in the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary thanks to donations from two local Rotary Clubs. Read more
Warm Easter Wishes from Bay Hospitals Charity Read more
Welcome to the Spring Edition of the Bay Hospitals Charity Newsletter. We hope you enjoy the read. Read more
The festive season has brought warmth and joy to our hospitals, and it’s been a wonderfully busy time celebrating Christmas together. We love everything about this time of year, the crisp winter air, the gentle snowfall, and the spirit of togetherness that fills our corridors. Most of all, we are deeply grateful for the kindness and goodwill you continue to show. Read more
Colleagues working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) celebrated the official launch of their new over-bed rehabilitation bike with Paralympic gold medallist, Stuart Robinson MBE. The equipment, which enables patients to begin rehabilitation in a hospital bed, was unveiled during a special visit by Stuart who cut the ribbon and shared his own inspiring recovery story with colleagues and patients. Read more
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. Read more
Looking for an incredible experience and challenge to join in 2026? Bay Hospitals Charity is inviting everyone to take part in the incredible Keswick to Barrow (K2B) Walk or Coniston to Barrow (C2B) Walk through the stunning Cumbrian countryside on Saturday 9 May 2026. Read more
We were thrilled to accept a cheque for £15,000 at the Keswick to Barrow awards. Grateful thanks go to our incredible teams who put in the miles on walk day - you were all phenomenal. Thanks also to Keswick to Barrow Walk for your superb efforts year after year. This money will have such an impact on patient care in our local hospitals and community. Read more
Welcome to the Bay Hospitals Charity Autumn Newsletter. As we start to feel a chill in the air it is clear that the warm sunny days of Summer are behind us and the crisp Autumn days are on there way with all the colours this lovely season brings. Read more
Bay Hospitals Charity is proud to support the continued education and development of our incredible NHS staff. Read more
Apologies for the inconvenience, however safety is our main concern. We will contact all walkers this week with an update. Please see below email from the Guide of the Sands: Sorry to say but the Cross Bay Walk for tomorrow Sunday 6 July has been cancelled. I think you will agree the safety of the walkers is the main concern. We will be in touch next week with further information. Read more
Summer has arrived which means our Summer edition of the Bay Hospitals Newsletter is out. Read more
Cat Smith MP Smith MP has proudly raised £1,2266.33 for Bay Hospitals Charity by completing this year’s London Marathon, demonstrating her support for local healthcare. Read more
What a lovely day it has been celebrating 40 years of Furness General Hospital. It was so nice to see everyone coming together showing their appreciation of the hospital and the wonderful staff who work there. Read more
It is impossible to say how much gratitude we feel towards every member of the Bay Hospitals Charity team who took part in the K2B walk on Saturday 10 May. They were all truly amazing. Read more
Welcome to the first day of Spring and the relaunch of the Bay Hospitals Charity newsletter. Read more
Volunteers at Westmorland General Hospital are much happier to be able to use a modern ergonomic design which aids manual handling, resulting in more volunteers being able to operate it as opposed to the older/bigger trolley which was more difficult to manoeuvre. Read more
The Friends of RLI and Bay Hospitals Charity have funded LUCAS chest compression systems for the Emergency Departments at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Furness General Hospital respectively. Each device costs £12,000 and colleagues at RLI and FGH have highlighted the immediate impact, as the devices have already been utilised in emergency situations. Read more
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Have you noticed the Bay Hospitals Charity, Tap to Donate pay stations yet? They have just been installed at Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital. Read more
How amazing are the staff @UHMBT Cheridan Townley, Steph Harper, Rhys Thompson, Lora Donald, Paige Halliwell and Mark Ilagan and Gavin Smith all work together in the Emergency Department. Read more
It was hot, hot, hot but that did not deter our incredible walkers. Read more
A much loved and long-serving colleague braved a head shave to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at FGH in Barrow. Read more