Furness General Hospital

District general hospital for South Cumbria, operated by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). Includes a 24-hour Accident & Emergency department and maternity services.

Operator

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT)

A&E

Open 24 hours. For non-life-threatening issues, use NHS 111 for advice before travelling.

Visiting

General wards typically 1 pm–8 pm, maximum 2 visitors at a time. Some wards have different rules, check at reception on arrival.

Parking

On-site public car parks with pay-on-arrival machines, card accepted. Blue Badge bays near main entrances. Follow on-site signs for drop-off zones.

Getting here

Signed from the A590. From Barrow-in-Furness railway station, continue by local bus or taxi. Cycle racks available near main entrances.

Facilities for visitors

Restaurant and café, shop/newsagent, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, chapel or quiet room, baby-change facilities, cash machine.

Accessibility and site policy

Smoke-free site. Step-free access to main entrances. Ask at reception for accessible routes and assistance.