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Is pain all in my head?

Last updated on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Well, yes it is, but not in the way that perhaps you feel it is. All pain responses involve the brain and central nervous system. The brain takes in lots of information, including information sent from all over our body, and works out how to respond. Pain is a response our brain generates to sign...

Patient Information Leaflets

Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2019

Information about your medicines will be given to you before you leave hospital. You can find further information following the 'Patient Information' link to the left of this page.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Last updated on Wednesday, June 25, 2025

This page is currently under development  What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)?  MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It does not usually affect the senses such as sight, sound...

Freedom of Information Request

Last updated on Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides any person with the right to obtain information held by Wirral University Teaching Hospital, subject to a number of exceptions.  To make a request under the Freedom of Information Act, please visit our Freedom of Information page.   Publicly availab...

How do I know if I've correctly inserted my hearing aid, my ear mould or my hearing aid battery?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

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This Is Me My Care Passport

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Freedom of Information (FOI) Application Form