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‘Long Covid’ sufferer from Liverpool tells of battling debilitating symptoms as part of ‘Spread the Facts’ campaign

Last updated on Thursday, June 3, 2021

News Release from Champs Public Health Collaborative  As lockdown restrictions ease, Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are relaunching a campaign to ‘Spread the Facts’ about how young people can play their part in stopping the spread of COVID-19.   With the vaccine rollout...

What are the symptoms of Lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb or another part of the body. It can be difficult to fit into clothes, and jewellery and watches can feel tight. At first, the swelling may come and go. It may get worse during the day and go down overnight. Without treatment, i...

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) clinic

Last updated on Monday, February 8, 2021

Men and women with any problems related to passing urine (referred to as Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) are seen in this clinic. They have an assessment by either a Urologist or a nurse specialist and have a flow test, bladder scan and symptom assessment questionnaires filled to clearly understand...

What happens if you have symptoms

Last updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2020

If you have found something that worries you and you have received your screening invitation, attend the invitation and inform the radiographer of your concerns.  If you have not received your invitation arrange to see your GP who will decide whether or not you need to be referred for further inv...

Cancer Support Services

Last updated on Thursday, May 3, 2018

The population of the Wirral is currently 320,220, with a national ratio of 1:3 affected by cancer and 1:4 deaths annually are cancer related. WUTH diagnosis over 3,000 new cancers each year. Over 50% of people diagnosed survive beyond 10 years and It is estimated that there are 11,500 people liv...

What is a COPD exacerbation?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms.  The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...

Cancer Specialisms

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Our cancer (oncology) departments specialise in cancer treatment, support and services. We work to detect symptoms, diagnose and treat our patients as early as possible. Click on a specialism below to find out more about how we can support our patients.

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