LIBERAL Democrat Leader, the Rt Hon Sir Menzies Campbell MP is to visit Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal, on Friday (March 30).

He will be joined by Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron to add his support to the campaign to protect local health services. They will also meet with the new chief executive of the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, Tony Halsall.

During his visit Sir Menzies will be shown the hospital's emergency and minor accident unit.