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Patient’s battle with pain using mindfulness
Last updated on Thursday, September 25, 2025
A patient at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH’s) Chronic Pain Service has praised the life-changing support she received from a course of mindfulness sessions.Donna Loftus, 53, from Prenton, has spoken about the hugely positive impact on her life from attending mindfulness sessions offer...
read moreCOPD
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of lung conditions (for example, chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and can lead to damaged, 'obstructed', airways. The symptoms are usually a combination of: Increased breathlessness, especially when moving around Persistent c...
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 moreWUTH Physiotherapist Crowned Ice Swimming World Champion
Last updated on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A physiotherapist from Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has achieved global recognition in one of the world’s toughest sports. Helen Hislop, 52, has been crowned Age Group World Champion in the 1000m Freestyle at the International Ice Swimming Association World Championships. Competin...
read moreYoung dancer shares her dream for Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2025
Last updated on Monday, March 3, 2025
A young dancer patient of Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has spoken about her personal story of living with lymphoedema as part of Lymphoedema Awareness Week (3rd to 7th March 2025). Rachael Boggiano, age 24, has been living with the symptoms of lymphoedema, a long-term condition whi...
read moreFrom fainting student to clinical lead: Consultant welcomes 70 Students to WUTH’s Intromed Week
Last updated on Friday, July 18, 2025
A senior doctor who once fainted during her medical work experience at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has welcomed 70 students to the very programme that helped cement the path to her own medical career. Sally Pennington, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Cancer Lead at WU...
read moreWirral nurse to run Mersey Tunnel 10K inspired by her mum’s journey with young-onset dementia
Last updated on Monday, February 23, 2026
A dementia matron at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is taking on the Mersey Tunnel 10K to raise funds after being inspired by her mum’s dementia journey. Jenine Kelly, 41, who lives in New Brighton and works as the Dementia Matron at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is raising funds for...
read moreEarly Pregnancy Unit
Last updated on Monday, February 10, 2025
What is The Early Pregnancy Unit? The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) provides outpatient care to women with problems or concerns in early pregnancy up to 16 weeks and 6 days of their pregnancy. Ultrasound scans are undertaken to confirm the location and viability of a pregnancy followin...
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