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Pressure Ulcers

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...

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High blood pressure

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...

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Kidney Services

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Who we are The Wirral and Chester Kidney Service is our renal service that is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) The function of the kidneys It is far easier to manage your condition if...

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What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital Do what feels safe for you and follow the advice of your care team. If you’re able to get out of bed Sit out of bed for meals whenever possible Get dressed each day in your usual clothes Walk to the bathroom with support if needed Take short walk...

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Wirral and Chester Kidney Service

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Our renal service is provided across the following three sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital The Countess of Chester Hospital (satellite unit) It is far easier to manage your condition if you understand what kidneys do, what happens when they stop working as they should, an...

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Help Us Improve Care Together

Last updated on Tuesday, July 28, 2026

  Improvement For All Help Us Improve Care Together At Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), we are committed to continually improving the care and services we provide. Improvement For All is our approach to making healthcare better by listening to the people who matter most, our pati...

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Pre-op Assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

To ensure your fitness for surgery you will have a pre-op assessment. If you do not have this your planned procedure cannot take place.  An initial assessment may be carried out straight after your clinic appointment or by telephone at another time. Your appointment letter will inform you if you...

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