Westmorland General Hospital

Hospital serving South Lakeland, operated by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). No A&E. The site has an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

Operator

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT)

A&E / Urgent care

No Accident & Emergency department on site. Walk-in Urgent Treatment Centre for minor injuries and illnesses. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, call 999 or go to A&E at Furness General Hospital or Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

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

Blue Badge bays near main entrances, free for Blue Badge holders. Visitor parking is pay-and-display, machines accept coins, cards and contactless. Limited free 30-minute short-stay spaces outside main entrances. Sat nav LA9 7RG.

Getting here

Signed from routes into Kendal on Burton Road. From Kendal railway station, continue by local bus or taxi. Cycle racks near main entrances.

Facilities for visitors

Café or restaurant, shop/newsagent, vending machines, free Wi-Fi, chapel or quiet room, baby-change facilities.

Accessibility and site policy

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