Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Details

Name :

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Address  :

Ashton Road

Town  :

Lancaster

State  :

Lancashire

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

LA1 4RP

Phone  :

01524 65944

Fax  :

01524 846346

Web URL  :


Description

491 Beds

Emergency Department

Oncology Unit

Critical Care Unit

Maternity and Special Care
Baby Unit

Outpatient Services
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