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Mental health support available at NHS 111
Last updated on Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. The change means the NHS in England is one of the first countries in the world to offer access to a 24/7 full package of mental health crisis support through one single...
read moreDialysis Patients Take Charge at Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Friday, November 15, 2024
A ground-breaking initiative is transforming the lives of haemodialysis patients at Arrowe Park Hospital by empowering them to take control of their own treatment. The system, known as shared care, allows patients to actively participate in their dialysis process with the support and guidance of...
read moreCellulitis
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain. It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...
read moreYoung and at-risk urged to get latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine
Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Young and at-risk urged to come forward for latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine in the last few weeks of spring programme Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June. NHS England – North Wes...
read moreAll About Tinnitus
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
This information is not a substitute for medical advice. You should always see your GP / ENT Consultant. July 2005 © British Tinnitus Association What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term for noises heard ‘in the ear or ears’ or ‘in the head’ when no obvious source of sound is apparent. The noise...
read moreChief Executive statement on new 'Failure to Prevent Fraud' offence
Last updated on Thursday, October 23, 2025
CHIEF EXECUTIVE STATEMENT on the new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ offence and other financial crimes against the NHS On 1st September 2025 a new fraud offence came into force. This is a corporate offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’, which is part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency...
read moreStatement on CQC inspection report of Urgent and Emergency Care Services
Last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024
Wirral University Teaching Hospital statement following the latest CQC report on the inspection of Urgent and Emergency Care Services: Dr Nikki Stevenson, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: “The CQC report dated 20th November...
read moreWirral Hospital Pioneers Menopause Care for Staff
Last updated on Friday, October 18, 2024
In celebration of World Menopause Day on 18th October, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is spotlighting its progressive initiatives to support staff going through the menopause. WUTH has made it a priority to create a workplace where those experiencing menopausal symptoms feel supporte...
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