Conservative plans to merge the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital onto a single site could mean even longer journeys for South Lakes residents to access emergency care. Last night in Parliament, I urged the new Health Secretary to ditch these dangerous plans. | Tim Farron

Could you lend a helping hand at your local hospital? We're looking for volunteers to help with our hospital trolley rounds at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Find out from Lorraine, one of our trolley volunteers, about the positive impact it's had on her life and the difference it makes to a hospital patient's day. | Royal Voluntary Service

The plans to rebuild Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Royal Preston Hospital are set to see vital health services move even further away from patients in South Cumbria. While these rebuilds are necessary and the investment is very welcome, this surely must be the moment we see more services brought to Westmorland General Hospital - especially radiotherapy. | Tim Farron