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Local Anaesthetic

Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

A local anaesthetic is a type of painkilling medication that is used to numb areas of the body during some surgical procedures. You stay awake when you have a local anaesthetic but in some cases the local anaesthetic can be combined with sedation. How does local anaesthetic work? Local anae...

Global Care, Local Heroes

Last updated on Monday, April 7, 2025

WUTH Recognises Its Team on World Health Day Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognises the dedication and expertise of its healthcare professionals this World Health Day. Observed annually on 7 April, World Health Day highlights global health issues and celebrates the work of those...

Contacting your local faith or spiritual care community

Last updated on Tuesday, July 6, 2021

We are happy to contact your local faith or spiritual care leader for you to let them know that you or someone you love has come into hospital, just give us a call. If your local faith or spiritual care leader already knows you are coming or have come into hospital you can also ask them to conta...

When to see your GP

Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019

Your local general GP surgery provides a wide range of family health services, including: advice on health problems, vaccinations, examinations and treatment, prescriptions for medicines, referrals to other health services and social services. Your surgery will make sure you get to speak to a he...

Tell us what you think

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

The views of our patients are very important to us as it helps us understand how successful we are in delivering services that meet and exceed the expectations of patients, as well as their relatives and carers. We use feedback from patients to celebrate our strengths as well as understanding an...

Wirral University Teaching Hospital supports local community to create 100 apprentice roles within 100 days

Last updated on Monday, June 26, 2023

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, in partnership with Wirral Met College, is launching an innovative scheme to help individuals across their local community access career progression whilst supporting employers with employee development and recruitment to facilitate company growth....

New Mobile Breast Screening Unit Opens in Ellesmere Port to Improve Access for Local Women

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2025

Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England. The mobile breast screening unit, run by the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme, is now based at Cheshire Oaks for the nex...

Local Anaesthesia For Eye Operations

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