Results for: "prevention"
25 pages found in the Patients and Visitors website ... Showing 25 pages.
Page results
Infection Prevention and Control
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everybody’s business within our hospitals. We have a strong commitment and dedication to protect our patients, visitors and staff from avoidable infection. We’re proud of our performance over the last few years in achieving significant reduction in infec...
read moreCQC report praises Trust practice for infection prevention and control
Last updated on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust found ‘outstanding practice’ regarding infection, prevention and control. The unannounced visit by inspectors was carried out in February this year, focusing purely on infection prevention and control (IPC) a...
read moreMay Marks the Fight Against Skin Cancer: WUTH’s Call to Action for Prevention and Early Detection
Last updated on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
As May ushers in its balmy days, it also casts a spotlight on the pressing issue of skin cancer. The observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder for us to prioritise prevention and early detection. Cancer Research UK's alarming statistics reveal that melanoma skin cancer diagno...
read moreWard Folders
Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024
Introducing Ward Folders: Keeping Patients Informed and Empowered At Wirral University Teaching Hospital, we believe in putting patients first. That's why we've launched the Ward Folders project – an initiative designed to make your hospital stay as comfortable and informative as possible. W...
read moreClinical Biochemistry
Last updated on Wednesday, September 21, 2022
This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...
read moreTuberculosis (TB) Service
Last updated on Thursday, December 14, 2023
What we do The Wirral TB Service provides a community-based service to patients with a diagnosis of TB to facilitate self-management and minimise the need for hospital admission. We care for the majority of our patients in the community with home visits and support. The Service also provides e...
read moreAwareness Videos
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
At WUTH, we recognise the importance of spreading awareness about various health issues affecting our community. Through sharing awareness videos, we aim to educate and empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being. These videos serve as invaluable tools in disseminating cru...
read moreStroke Research
Last updated on Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Study Title – ELAN - Early versus Late initiation of direct oral Anticoagulants in post-ischaemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation: an international, multicentre, randomised-controlled, two-arm, assessor-blinded trial Principal Investigator: Dr Brian Menezes Research Nurse: Venetia Jo...
read more