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Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help”
Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help” Yellow wristbands are used to quickly identify patients who may be at risk of falls or reduced mobility. This system helps staff, visitors, carers and patients to recognise when someone may: Need support to walk or transfer Be at higher risk of f...
read moreWUTH achieves 7th gold award in preventing accidents and protecting safety
Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has received its 7th Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards in accident prevention. The Trust has maintained its gold status for the 7th year running in the RoSPA H...
read moreSafety Thermometer
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...
read moreHealth care associated infections (HCAIs)
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...
read moreWUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety
Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024
For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...
read moreWirral maternity services meet national safety standards
Last updated on Monday, June 8, 2026
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has met all national maternity safety standards as part of the NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), recognising the Trust’s continued commitment to providing safe care for women and babies. The scheme is a national programme...
read moreCommunity Paediatrics
Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Community paediatricians typically see children and young people aged 0 – 16 years old, but those aged 16 – 19 years old, may be referred if they have a learning disability and in special education. Community Paediatrics is the care of children outside hospital. Our Team is made up of a group of...
read moreA midwife at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has received a national award for outstanding leadership in safeguarding
Last updated on Thursday, March 16, 2023
A midwife at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has received a national award for outstanding leadership in safeguarding. Michelle Beales-Shaw, Named Midwife for Safeguarding at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), has been awarded the NHS Safeguarding Star Award. This is for her work s...
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