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Furness General Hospital
Furness General Hospital main building in Barrow-in-Furness, showing the distinctive red-brick facade with multiple floors and windows against a blue sky
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Furness General Hospital

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB)

Current Wait Times

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Wait 120-240 mins
Wait > 240 mins
Source: UHMB Live A&E Waiting Times

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About Furness General Hospital

Furness General Hospital is located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and is part of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. It serves the local communities of Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Ulverston, and the wider South Cumbria region. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking, as well as a range of inpatient and outpatient services including maternity care, surgery, and diagnostic services.

Emergency Department (A&E)

This facility is an Emergency Department (A&E), providing care for serious and life-threatening conditions. The department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For less serious conditions, please consider visiting a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre.

Available Services

Emergency Department
X-ray
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Blood Tests
Maternity Services
Critical Care
Stroke Services
Cardiology

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Maternity
Paediatrics
Cardiology
Respiratory Medicine

Important Information

Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs and emergency situations. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. No matter how busy our A&E departments are, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen first and as quickly as possible.

Contact Information

Address

Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF

Phone

01229 870870

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB)

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. Free parking on weekends and bank holidays. Blue badge holders can park for free.

Public Transport

Bus routes stop near the hospital. The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, approximately 2 miles away.

Location

For emergencies such as:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Acute confused state
  • Fits that are not stopping
  • Chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Severe burns or scalds
  • Stroke
  • Major trauma

Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.

More information on when to go to A&E

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Furness General Hospital

Furness General Hospital provides emergency services to patients from across Barrow-in-Furness and South Cumbria, including the nearby areas of:

Barrow-in-FurnessDalton-in-FurnessUlverstonWalney IslandAskam-in-FurnessMillom

Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our A&E department.

Related Information

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025