A ground-breaking online service called PEP+ (Patient Experience Portal) is giving hospital patients greater control over their appointments and quicker access to important documents and resources. Read more: https://t.co/eVgD0gTzNP

Happy International Infection Prevention Week @UHMBT ! We’ve got a week full of activities. The theme is #STANDUPP (Unite, Prevent, Protect, Prevail) #IPCWeek2025

We are pleased to inform you that visiting on Ward 4, FGH will be reinstated from today (17 October 2025) at 7pm. Please continue to follow hand hygiene guidance and do not visit hospital if you are feeling unwell. Thank you for your support 💙

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Trust as Chief Executive Officer as we continue our journey to create a great place to be cared for and a great place to work. Get more info and apply: https://t.co/Hn8WW26abS

Crimes committed against someone because of their disability, transgender-identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation are hate crimes and should be reported to the police. This #NationalHCAW, see how to report a hate crime and get support:

A visiting suspension on Ward 4 at Furness General Hospital will continue for a further 48hrs due to a COVID-19 outbreak. End of Life visiting and Care in Partnership, incorporating John’s Campaign, will still be supported. Patient relatives & carers will be kept up to date.

PANS and PANDAS are conditions that affect the brain. People with these conditions can experience a variety of different physical and mental health symptoms, including changes in behaviour and difficulties with movement. Find out more: https://t.co/7zkoRUalE3 @PANSPANDASUK

Due to increased pressures at Furness General Hospital, we have taken the decision to escalate to OPEL 4 - the highest level of internal escalation. This allows us to be able to take additional steps to maintain safe services. Get more info: https://t.co/60vRpSg0BV

Be a #FluFighter @UHMBT Get vaccinated! Sending special thank you to the Occupational Health team ❤️🦠❌

Unable to attend this years fluathon, don't worry all @UHMBT colleagues, volunteers, students & One LSC colleagues working at UHMBT will have the opportunity to have their flu vaccines when the Population Health Vaccine Bus visits;

The @UHMBT_OccHealth Fluathon is underway! UHMBT colleagues can visit the team at all three hospital sites today between 7am-7pm to get your flu vaccine and help to protect yourself and others 💪📷 More info on the intranet.

On Wednesday 1st October 2025, we will be holding a ‘Fluathon’ to officially launch this year’s flu campaign across all 3 hospital sites 07:00 - 19:00, locations below; #flufighter2025 Let’s keep each other safe and continue our fight against influenza together!

Colleagues from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Intensive Care Unit have smashed their ‘Rehab 500 Challenge’ and raised an incredible £2,146 towards a special rehabilitation bike for patients! Read more: https://t.co/sz45GEKrAT

September is #PulmonaryFibrosisMonth a time for shining a spotlight on a devastating lung disease affecting over 70,000 people in the UK🫁 @UHMBT R & D support research which aims to improve care for all patients who live with PF @ActionPFcharity https://t.co/DKMVqCN0rf

🏃‍♂️ Consultant Surgeon Paul Marshall @UHMBT is taking on Lakes in a Day for @bayhospitals Running to give back after nearly 30 years of care & teamwork 🙌 👉 Support Paul & Donate ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/f741yl7zDR 🔗 https://t.co/tczmV5wSVK

Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant and is still considered the safest choice of pain relief during pregnancy. There is no evidence it causes autism in children. Kate Brintworth, our Chief Midwifery Officer, explains more 🎥

The @MHRAgovuk confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Read more in their latest update. ➡️ https://t.co/spDMDMVEYS

UHMBT R & D have now recruited over five hundred participants to the Perioperative Quality Improvement Programme study (@PQIPNews) 🎉🥼🏥 This study is looking at the perioperative care of patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. More here: https://t.co/3lmVhjVi1L

We're sharing the inspirational story of young organ donor, Joe Ward, and supporting #OrganDonationWeek by encouraging everyone to confirm their decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register ❤ Read more: https://t.co/RghaOFvRi4

📢 Patient information sessions are being held on the future of Level 3 intensive care in Barrow. There will be a mixture of face-to-face and virtual sessions during an eight-week period. For more information and to register for an event visit: https://t.co/w79HGvP4Dm @UHMBT