A fault is affecting anyone trying to call Cumbria's largest hospital.

All 01228 numbers into the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle are not working due to an external fault.

Staff and others trying to dial out from the hospital are also affected, however all internal numbers are working as normal.

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust says all 01946 numbers to its hospitals are still working.

It is advising that anyone needing to contact the Cumberland Infirmary externally should call 01946 693181 and ask to be put through to the department they require.

A statement on the trust's Facebook page reads: "Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and we will update you when the phone lines are working."