Results for: "Understanding my needs"

Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

This page is currently under development  What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?  MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It does not usually affect the senses such as sight, sound...

What to do if your Orthosis needs repair

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please keep your orthoses in good repair.  If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...

Innovative care bags transform hospital experience for sensory needs patients

Last updated on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) is transforming the hospital experience for patients with sensory needs with its new, innovative care bag initiative. Launched to support patients in the emergency department (ED) and admission units, this initiative is designed t...

Hello my name is...

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

Meet Ruhamma, the Chair of the Safe Promise Task and Finish Group "Hello my name is..." as she shares her personal journey and perspective on the significance of our campaign. Discover why incorporating phonetic spelling into your email signatures for your names is a crucial step, and why you...

Is pain all in my head?

Last updated on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Well, yes it is, but not in the way that perhaps you feel it is. All pain responses involve the brain and central nervous system. The brain takes in lots of information, including information sent from all over our body, and works out how to respond. Pain is a response our brain generates to sign...

How do I know if I've correctly inserted my hearing aid, my ear mould or my hearing aid battery?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

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