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Cancer patient puts on charity concert to give back to Wirral hospital

Last updated on Thursday, March 19, 2026

When Anthony “Tony” Gallagher walks onto the stage at Future Yard this spring, it won’t just be another gig. It will be the closing of one chapter, the opening of another, and a heartfelt thank you to the hospital that helped him through cancer. Tony, 62, dad-of-one from the Wirral, was diagnose...

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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...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     Chronic (2)     disease (4)     lung disease (3)     oxygen (9)     breathing (6)    

Stroke Services

Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026

A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...

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Tag:   stroke (9)     bleed (2)     brain (4)     emergency (12)     urgent (1)     critical (5)     Acute (2)    

Diversity and Inclusion

Last updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

We are committed to ensuring that we are an understanding, kind and inclusive organisation where there is diversity amongst our people and they feel a strong sense of belonging and inclusion. We have embedded our equality, diversity and inclusion strategic commitment within our People Strategy a...

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Tag:   equality (3)     diversity (3)     race (1)     sex (1)     gender (2)     sexuality (2)     civil (1)     disability (6)     accessibility (4)     religion (6)     age (5)     PSED (1)     discrimination (1)    

Wirral University Teaching Hospital receives accreditation for maternity care

Last updated on Monday, July 24, 2023

Wirral University Teaching Hospital receives accreditation for supporting parents to be involved in their newborn babies’ care Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been recognised for its work ensuring that parents can take part in their babies’ care when they are in the Neonatal Unit...

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Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical management of conditions of the eye. Our department offers general ophthalmic services treating all common conditions and also runs a number specialist services. These include: Cataract Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease...

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Tag:   Eye (1)     Ophthalmology (1)     optics (1)     sight (2)     vision (8)     cornea (1)     retina (10)     retinal (2)     optometry (1)     orthoptic (1)     cataract (2)     Glaucoma (1)     degeneration (1)     eye lid (1)     Diabetic (2)     diabetes (15)    

Assessment

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

When you are reviewed in the Lymphodema clinic, the clinical nurse specialists will assess your condition and will provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. The assessment will involve taking your past medical history and current medications, so it would be useful to bring your medications with yo...

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