University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is creating the unit and suite to provide dedicated spaces with improved privacy, comfort and faster assessment for expectant mothers, pregnant people and bereaved families.

Helena Brown, matron for maternity inpatient services at the RLI, said: ‘I am absolutely delighted that we can create this space for families going through what is probably the worst thing they will ever experience.

‘The new suite will provide the privacy and calm environment people need, without feeling overly clinical, while still having access to all the care and support our team can provide. It will offer families a safer and improved experience.

‘With a structured triage system and dedicated space, we will be able to identify and prioritise women who need urgent care quickly and efficiently.'

Funding for the two projects was secured through UHMBT's capital funds.