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Royal Lancaster Infirmary - A&E department entrance and building exterior. Located in Lancaster, Lancashire.
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Royal Lancaster Infirmary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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About Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Royal Lancaster Infirmary is a major hospital in Lancaster, Lancashire, providing healthcare services to the local communities of Lancaster, Morecambe, and the surrounding areas. As part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, it offers a wide range of services including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, maternity, and outpatient services. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services with real-time wait time tracking.

Available Services

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

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Cardiology
Respiratory Medicine
Gastroenterology
Stroke Care

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

Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP

Phone

01524 65944

Opening Hours

Open: 24 hours, 7 days per week.

NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Information

Parking

Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply 24/7.

Public Transport

Bus routes stop near the hospital. Lancaster train station is approximately 1 mile 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Serving Areas Near Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Royal Lancaster Infirmary provides emergency services to patients from across Lancaster, Morecambe Bay and the surrounding areas, including:

LancasterMorecambeCarnforthHeyshamGarstangKendalKirkby Lonsdale

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

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Information on this page is correct as of 26 March 2025