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 |
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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
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Ward 16 (Gynaecology) |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 17 |
9am - 9pm for partners/siblings |
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Ward 31 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 32 |
Open visiting for parents |
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Ward 33 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 34 - Acute Surgical Unit |
2pm - 3pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 35 |
At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures. |
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Ward 36 |
At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures. Contact the Ward directly using the number in our phone directory. |
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| Ward 37 | At discretion of ward staff following Theatre procedures. Contact the Ward directly using the number phone directory. |
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Neonatal Unit |
Open visiting for parents and siblings |
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Ward 38 |
2pm - 4pm & 6.30pm - 7.30pm |
Westmorland General Hospital Switchboard: 01539 732288
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Helme Chase Maternity Unit |
Open visiting for partners and children |
| Ward 6 (Orthopaedic rehabilitation ward) | 2 - 4.30pm & 6 - 7.45pm |
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Ward 7 (Elective Orthopaedic and Surgical Centre) |
2 - 5pm & 6 - 7.45pm |
Furness General Hospital Switchboard: 01229 870870
Medical Wards
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Ward 6 |
2pm - 3pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 7 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 9 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Acute Medical Unit |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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High Dependency Unit |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Oncology Unit |
Open visiting |
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Patient Progression Unit |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Complex & Coronary Care Unit |
2pm – 4pm & 6pm – 7pm |
Surgical Wards
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Ward 1 (Gynacology) |
3pm - 5pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 2 (Orthopaedics) |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 4 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Ward 5 |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Day Unit |
2pm - 4pm & 7pm - 8pm |
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Maternity Ward |
9am - 9pm for partners and siblings only |
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Children's Ward |
Open visiting for parents |
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Special care Baby Unit |
Open visiting for parents |
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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).