A&E Trauma Unit

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Furness General Hospital

University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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Past NHS Data

This hospital previously had a live data feed. The averages below are based on 100 past readings. Last live update: 13 Aug 12:26.

1 hr 2 min
overall average
2 hr 1 min
longest recorded
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There are also other nearby A&Es which collect wait times from the community, including Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital.

Contact & location
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Switchboard: 01229 870870
Opening times
Monday TodayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Getting here
What’s available here
Accessibility
Braille Translation ServiceDisabled ParkingDisabled WcInduction LoopSigning Service AvailableWheelchair Access
Accommodation
Access To TvInternet AccessPublic TelephoneSingle Sex Accommodation Only
Parking
Car ParkingCycle ParkingDisabled Parking
Faith Services
On-Site Chapel
Food and Amenities
CafePharmacyShop
Recent visitor feedbackreported by visitors
Overall
3 of 3 would not recommend this department
Staff
2 of 3 say staff were not friendly or helpful
Not always kept informed about wait times
2 of 3 say triage was slow
Environment
Waiting area could be cleaner
3 of 3 say the toilets were clean
2 of 3 felt safe in the waiting area
Family
Children’s play area available
3 of 3 say there is a separate children’s waiting area
Facilities
3 of 3 say there is not enough seating
TV in the waiting area
3 of 3 say food and drink is available nearby
3 of 3 say there are no phone charging points
2 of 3 say free WiFi is available
2 of 3 say mobile signal is poor
Parking
3 of 3 found parking easily
Payment accepted: card
Based on 3 visitor responses in the last 6 months. This information is collected through a short anonymous survey shown to visitors on this page.

About Furness General Hospital

Furness General Hospital runs a 24-hour accident and emergency department, open to all ages, on Dalton Lane in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, part of University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. It is a designated Trauma Unit, equipped to treat significant injuries and to stabilise the most serious cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre. The wider site runs 28 listed departments and services, from Allergy services in hospital to Vascular surgery.

The Care Quality Commission rates it Requires Improvement, last inspected in April 2023. The site lists 873 parking spaces, 26 of them designated disabled bays, with patient parking averaging £1.50 an hour.

Official NHS performance

59.9%seen within 4 hours
8,971attendances in September 2026
60.4%England average for major A&Es

NHS England publishes these figures for University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust as a whole, covering every A&E the trust runs rather than this site alone. That is below the England average of 60.4% for major A&E departments over the same month.

In the NHS Friends and Family Test for August 2026, 84% of 133 patients who responded at this site reported a positive experience.

Attendances by year

NHS yearA&E attendancesMonthly averageWithin 4 hours12hr+ waits to admit
2023-2494,4157,86861.9%5,114
2024-25107,9148,99367.1%4,849
2025-26108,5499,04660.5%6,257
2026-27 (6 months)54,7429,12456.7%3,827

Between 2023-24 and 2025-26, monthly A&E attendances rose 15% and the share seen within four hours fell by 1.4 percentage points.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check the current A&E wait time at Furness General Hospital?

The live waiting time for the A&E at Furness General Hospital is shown at the top of this page, together with when it was last updated. Times are reported by recent visitors and carry a community badge - after your own visit you can submit your wait time in a few seconds to help the next person.

When is the A&E at Furness General Hospital quietest?

Patterns vary by hospital, but across UK urgent and emergency care the quietest window is usually the early morning, roughly 4am to 7am, with demand building through the afternoon and peaking in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights and Monday mornings are typically the busiest periods. See our guide to the best time to visit for more detail.

How long will I wait at Furness General Hospital A&E?

Patients are triaged on arrival and the most urgent cases are always seen first, so your wait depends on how serious your condition is and how busy the department is. Hospitals in England work to the NHS four-hour standard - the aim is to admit, transfer or discharge patients within four hours of arrival. The live figure on this page shows how Furness General Hospital is doing right now. NHS England's most recent figures (September 2026) show 59.9% of patients across the trust's A&E departments were seen within four hours.

How often are the waiting times on this page updated?

This page updates whenever a visitor submits a new wait time, so freshness depends on recent reports - each entry shows when that person visited. If you have been to Furness General Hospital recently, submitting your wait takes a few seconds and helps others plan.

Is the A&E at Furness General Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes - the A&E at Furness General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. In a life-threatening emergency always call 999.

Where is Furness General Hospital and how do I get there?

Furness General Hospital is at Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF. For general enquiries call 01229 870870. Enter your postcode in the Getting here section for a door-to-door route.

Is parking free at Furness General Hospital?

No - patient and visitor parking here averages about £1.50 an hour (NHS estates return, 2024-25). The site lists 873 parking spaces, including 26 designated disabled bays. Concessions often apply for blue badge holders, frequent attenders and some patients - check the hospital's own parking page.

What is the CQC rating for Furness General Hospital?

Furness General Hospital is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, following an inspection in April 2023. You can read the full CQC report.

Can children be treated at Furness General Hospital A&E?

This A&E serves: All ages. If your child's age group is not treated here, the nearby section on this page lists alternatives - or call NHS 111 for urgent advice and 999 in an emergency.

Is Furness General Hospital a Major Trauma Centre?

No - Furness General Hospital is a designated Trauma Unit. It treats significant injuries and stabilises the most complex cases before transfer to a regional Major Trauma Centre.
About this data
This hospital previously had a live data feed but is no longer being updated. Historical averages from past NHS data are shown below. Current waiting times are reported by visitors and may not reflect actual conditions. You can see how we source data for every hospital on our data sources page. Department labels shown (e.g. A&E, MIU, UTC) are our interpretation of the source data and may not match the hospital’s own terminology. If any information is incorrect, please let us know.
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