Visiting has been suspended on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and staff.

To keep everyone safe, the suspension of visiting will remain in place until this coming weekend when the situation will be reviewed.

We wish to reassure everyone that all steps are being taken to contain the virus and stop it spreading.

Relatives and carers of patients on Ward 6 are being contacted directly to let them know about the suspension of visiting. Any calls need to go through the UHMBT Switchboard on: 01229 870870.

We would like to thank everyone for their patience and support at this time. Further updates will be shared in due course.

NHS England guidance on norovirus is on this link.