Westmorland General Hospital
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB)
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About Westmorland General Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital is a community hospital located in Kendal, Lancashire. It is part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and provides a range of services including an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) for non-life-threatening conditions, outpatient clinics, day surgery, and diagnostic services. The hospital serves the local Kendal community and surrounding areas with accessible healthcare services. Please note that Westmorland General Hospital does not have an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department - for emergencies, patients should visit Royal Lancaster Infirmary or Furness General Hospital.
Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)
This facility is an Urgent Treatment Centre, not an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department. UTCs are equipped to deal with minor injuries and illnesses that require urgent attention but are not life-threatening. For serious or life-threatening emergencies, please go to an A&E department or call 999.
Available Services
Specialties
Important Information
Wait times are estimates and may change based on patient needs. Patients are seen based on clinical priority, not arrival time. This facility is not equipped to handle serious or life-threatening emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
Address
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Phone
01539 732288
Opening Hours
Open: 8am to midnight, 7 days per week
NHS Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMB)
Location
Transport Information
Parking
Paid parking available on-site. Charges apply during hospital hours.
Public Transport
Several bus routes stop near the hospital. Kendal train station is approximately 1 mile away.
When to use a UTC
Urgent Treatment Centres are suitable for:
For emergencies such as:
Go to A&E or call 999 immediately.
Serving Areas Near Westmorland General Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital provides urgent care services to patients from across Kendal and surrounding areas, including:
Our real-time wait time tracker helps patients from these areas make informed decisions about when to visit our Urgent Treatment Centre.
Related Information
Information on this page is correct as of 27 March 2025