Ellerbeck ward closed in December after a specialist report highlighted issues that would limit the ability to evacuate the first-floor ward in the event of an incident.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service agreed Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust should not admit any more patients on the ward until the issues have been rectified.
The trust is currently running a temporary service from the previously vacant Ward 3B at Whitehaven’s West Cumberland Hospital while work continues to reopen the 14-bed Workington site. No timescales have been provided for the work.
A spokeman said: “We are working to assess and rectify the issues. We will provide a further update at the end of January once we have reviewed our position with our fire service colleagues.”
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