Westmorland General Hospital

Details

Name :

Westmorland General Hospital

Address  :

Burton Road

Town  :

Kendal

State  :

Cumbria

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

LA9 7RG

Phone  :

01539 732288

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Pathology Lab
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 161


Description

Key treatments specialisms and services offered at Westmorland General Hospital include

161 beds Primary Care Assessment Unit PCAS Renal dialysis unit Midwiferyled maternity services GP led medical care and elective surgical services Out Patient Services
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