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ICB recruitment update

Last updated on Friday, February 4, 2022

Finance Director Claire Wilson to join Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) Claire Wilson, who is currently our Chief Finance Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, has been appointed Director of Finance at the new Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. Having st...

Wirral residents urged to contact NHS 111, visit a pharmacy or contact their GP if it’s not a health emergency

Last updated on Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The NHS on the Wirral is currently facing a huge demand for its services, with pressure being experienced across the entire system from GPs to the hospital Emergency Department, and local people are urged to consider the most appropriate options available for their health care. A large number...

NHS patients, staff and visitors must wear face coverings in healthcare settings

Last updated on Monday, July 19, 2021

NHS England have reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.  COVID-19 restrictions will end in many settings in England from today, Monday 19 July.  However, Public Health England’s infecti...

Community fundraising helps bring vital epilepsy bed alarms to young patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Last updated on Thursday, February 12, 2026

A group of local bikers have raised thousands of pounds to fund vital epilepsy bed alarms for children with epilepsy being cared for at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The fundraising effort was inspired by Ethan Brown, a young patient supported by the Children’s Epilepsy Service at...

Order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday

Last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered at least seven working days ahead of the bank...

Prepare for an appointment

Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024

Where do I go for my appointment? You will receive a confirmation letter with details of which department to attend. If you arrive by ambulance you will be taken to the correct department. Please report to the receptionist 10 minutes before your appointment time (unless requested to do otherwise...

Preparing for your appointment

Last updated on Friday, November 7, 2025

What will happen during your first appointment?  We will use your referral, as well as any other relevant information available to us, to tailor the first appointment to what might be helpful for you.   You will be seen by a member of the pain team. The aim is to get to know you and how you e...

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