University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is a significant public healthcare provider serving approximately 365,000 people across South Cumbria and North Lancashire in the United Kingdom. The Trust operates three main hospital sites—Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital—alongside several community-based outpatient centers. UHMBT provides a comprehensive suite of services including emergency medicine, maternity care, oncology, and elective surgery. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it maintains a level of operational autonomy while remaining part of the National Health Service, and it plays a vital role in regional clinical research and medical education through partnerships with Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria.