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Sedation
Last updated on Thursday, May 16, 2024
Sedation can be used to help you relax and feel more comfortable during an endoscopic procedure. Sedation is administered through a small needle in your hand or arm called a cannula, which we will put in on the day. Sedation will only make you feel more relaxed, it does not put you to sleep. It i...
read moreSmoking
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available. Look at the NHS choices webs...
read moreHow long will it take for you to be supplied with your Orthosis?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
This will depend on what orthosis you require. We hold a stock of certain items which can be supplied on the day of your appointment. However, some patients require bespoke items, these items will have to be ordered and times vary dependent on the type of orthosis ordered. The orthotist will ma...
read moreWhat happens at the clinic
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
The Wirral TB Service is led by the Senior TB specialist nurse Lesley Brogelli. The TB service work closely with the Respiratory Consultants and we specialise in caring and treating people with TB and preventing its spread. Our service is used by children and adults on the Wirral with suspected o...
read moreBacteriology
Last updated on Friday, February 26, 2021
The Microbiology service examines swabs, pus, body fluids, sputum, faeces and urine for the presence of infection and disease causing bacteria. Through association with other laboratories it is able to offer a comprehensive service. Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Consultation When...
read moreA multi-cultural village in the heart of Wirral - Race Equality Week
Last updated on Friday, February 9, 2024
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is set to celebrate Race Equality Week by spotlighting the stories of some of its dedicated staff from diverse heritages, cultures and backgrounds.Whilst the 2021 UK Census showed that 4.8% of Wirral residents identified their ethnic group as non-white,...
read moreWirral Testers Embrace Decaf: Nearly 90% Ready to Brew Up Healthier Lives
Last updated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital recently conducted a ‘Taste the Difference’ challenge, revealing that 62% of participants could not distinguish between decaffeinated and caffeinated tea and coffee. A further 90% expressed willingness to switch to decaf after learning about its benefits. Orga...
read moreWUTH Marks World Cancer Day on 4 Feb
Last updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) marked World Cancer Day 2025 on 4th February, highlighting the vital work of its Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (MCISS). This year’s global theme, United by Unique, emphasises the importance of personalised, people-centred care—an appr...
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