Celebrating 78 years of our wonderful NHS

On 5 July 2026, as we celebrate the NHS's 78th birthday, we honour the millions of patients whose lives have been touched by its care and the dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters who make that care possible every day. The NHS is more than a health service, it is a promise that, no matter who we are or where we come from, help will be there when we need it most. Read more
A Brighter Beginning for Families

When a baby is born needing extra care, the experience can be overwhelming for parents. Conditions such as jaundice often require phototherapy, a vital treatment to help newborns recover and thrive. Traditionally, this has involved placing babies under bright lights, away from their parents for extended periods, an approach that, while effective, can be distressing and disrupt those first precious moments of bonding. Read more
ASU Staff Take on Three Peaks Challenge to Improve Patient Care

Healthcare staff from the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) are preparing to take on the demanding Three Peaks Challenge on 26 July in a fundraising effort to enhance patient care. The dedicated team will climb the UK’s three highest mountains in just 24 hours, pushing themselves physically to raise funds for much-needed equipment that will directly benefit their patients. Read more
Rotary Clubs’ kind donations help fund Sensory Trolley for A&E patients with additional needs

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

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Celebrating 78 years of our wonderful NHS

On 5 July 2026, as we celebrate the NHS's 78th birthday, we honour the millions of patients whose lives have been touched by its care and the dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters who make that care possible every day. The NHS is more than a health service, it is a promise that, no matter who we are or where we come from, help will be there when we need it most. Read more

A Brighter Beginning for Families

When a baby is born needing extra care, the experience can be overwhelming for parents. Conditions such as jaundice often require phototherapy, a vital treatment to help newborns recover and thrive. Traditionally, this has involved placing babies under bright lights, away from their parents for extended periods, an approach that, while effective, can be distressing and disrupt those first precious moments of bonding. Read more

Remarkable fundraising effort by Silverdale Golf Club delivers £7,000 boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Silverdale Golf Club has raised an outstanding £7,000 for Bay Hospitals Charity to support the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Infirmary (RLI), following a year-long programme of heartfelt and imaginative fundraising driven by the club’s former Captain and Lady Captain. Read more

ASU Staff Take on Three Peaks Challenge to Improve Patient Care

Healthcare staff from the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) are preparing to take on the demanding Three Peaks Challenge on 26 July in a fundraising effort to enhance patient care. The dedicated team will climb the UK’s three highest mountains in just 24 hours, pushing themselves physically to raise funds for much-needed equipment that will directly benefit their patients. Read more

Rotary Clubs’ kind donations help fund Sensory Trolley for A&E patients with additional needs

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

Happy Easter

Warm Easter Wishes from Bay Hospitals Charity Read more

Paralympic hero brings inspiration as he unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

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

Enhancing the Children's Treatment Room in Ophthalmology

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

Join the walk of a lifetime in aid of Bay Hospitals Charity K2B

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

Keswick to Barrow Walk Awards

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

Bay Hospitals Charity supporting staff education and developement.

Bay Hospitals Charity is proud to support the continued education and development of our incredible NHS staff. Read more

Cross Bay Walk, Sunday 6 July is CANCELLED.

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

Cat Smith MP raises money for Bay Hospitals Charity by running the London Marathon

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

Celebrating Furness General Hospitals 40th Birthday

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

Keswick to Barrow Walk 2025

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

Bay Hospitals Charity are delighted to fund a new trolley costing £612.08.

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

Charities fund LUCAS devices for Emergency Departments

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

Charity Annual Report & Accounts 2023/4

Celebrating 78 years of our wonderful NHS

On 5 July 2026, as we celebrate the NHS's 78th birthday, we honour the millions of patients whose lives have been touched by its care and the dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters who make that care possible every day. The NHS is more than a health service, it is a promise that, no matter who we are or where we come from, help will be there when we need it most.
A Brighter Beginning for Families

When a baby is born needing extra care, the experience can be overwhelming for parents. Conditions such as jaundice often require phototherapy, a vital treatment to help newborns recover and thrive. Traditionally, this has involved placing babies under bright lights, away from their parents for extended periods, an approach that, while effective, can be distressing and disrupt those first precious moments of bonding.
Baby Loss Services run by UHMBT Chaplaincy

The chaplaincy team run regular services for families who have experienced miscarriages and stillbirths
Remarkable fundraising effort by Silverdale Golf Club delivers £7,000 boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Silverdale Golf Club has raised an outstanding £7,000 for Bay Hospitals Charity to support the Neonatal Unit at the Royal Infirmary (RLI), following a year-long programme of heartfelt and imaginative fundraising driven by the club’s former Captain and Lady Captain.

Lottery

very week you have the chance to win the £25,000 jackpot plus many other fantastic cash prizes, and at the same time you are helping Bay Hospitals Charity raise vital funds to support Morecambe Bay Hospitals. For every £1 entry, at least 50p comes directly to Bay Hospitals Charity to help us improve the hospital environment, purchase the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment and provide extra care over and above what is currently provided by the NHS.
What we do

At Bay Hospitals Charity, we aim to make our local hospitals better for everyone. We are a registered charity set up to hold and manage charitable funds given to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
Donate to Bay Hospitals Charity

Thousands of people come through the doors of our hospitals every year, every one of them deserves the best possible care. By making a one-off donation today, you could help ‘make it better’ for local people.
Meet the team

We are a small team dedicated to achieving big things. We manage all fundraising and donations for the NHS University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust, including the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital also Ulverston, Millom and our Community teams.
Fundraising ideas

Fundraising is a great way to socialise, have fun and stay healthy. You could join a group, organise your own event or get involved with ours. The funds you raise go towards the care and treatment of local straight to the people. Let’s help make it better for everyone.
Volunteer

We are not currently accepting volunteer applications. Volunteering for your local hospital can be a very rewarding experience, particularly knowing that your efforts are directly helping patients going through treatment. Whether you are a seasoned fundraiser or you are looking to build up some new experience, even if you only have an hour a month, there will be a way you can help.
Support our work

Thousands of people come through the doors of our hospitals every year, and every one of them deserves the best possible care. By setting up a monthly donation today, you could help make it better for local people.
Ulverston Rugby Club visits South Lakes Birth Centre after Yorkshire Three Peaks fundraising challenge

Members of Ulverston Rugby League Club visited Furness General Hospital to donate £11,000 to the Special Care Baby Unit after raising funds by hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Create a fundraising page

Setting up a Bay Hospitals Charity Giving Page is the best way to share your story and start getting sponsorship from your family and friends.
Guidance for baking and selling cakes

Guidance for baking and selling cakes at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. Guidance can be applied to safely supplying a wide range of cakes and biscuits, whether shop bought or homemade.

£84,000 donation supports NHS workers in Lancashire and Cumbria

In April the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust received a generous award of £84,000 from the national Coronavirus campaign by NHS Charities Together. Now these funds are being spent on improvements and schemes to benefit frontline staff working tirelessly at these hospitals. Read more