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What is lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months.  It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs.  It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...

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Our Research Strategy

Last updated on Thursday, August 8, 2024

Our Research and Innovation Strategy forms one of seven enabling strategies, through which Our 2021-2026 Strategy will be delivered. A comprehensive Research and Innovation strategy is essential to build and embed a culture of learning and improvement to continuously enhance the services and car...

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Skin (dermatology) cancer

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The dermatology service has four consultant dermatologists, speciality doctors and rotating specialist registrars along a skin cancer clinical nurse specialist. The dermatology department is situated at Clatterbridge Hospital and has an out-patient department that provides outpatient clinics, m...

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Tag:   dermatology (7)     Dermatologists (2)     skin (8)     mole (3)     uneven (1)     carcinoma (2)     basal (2)     hand (3)     arm (1)     back (1)     face (3)     neck (4)     stomach (3)     scalp (1)     biopsy (3)     chemotherapy (3)    

Anaemia

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Anaemia happens when the number of healthy red blood cells in your body is too low. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body’s tissues, so a low red blood cell count indicates that the amount of oxygen in your blood is lower than it should be.  Anaemia can be due to many causes but a commo...

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Sue Lorimer, Non-Executive Director

Last updated on Monday, July 28, 2025

Sue Lorimer joined the board in July 2017. She has spent most of her career in NHS Finance, mainly in the provider sector and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She took up her first Finance director post in 1990 and has held board level posts in a varie...

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Pregnancy Counselling and Termination Service

Last updated on Monday, July 8, 2019

We provide a termination of pregnancy service, which includes advice to women who have not yet decided whether to continue their pregnancy. Whatever your decision about the pregnancy, we can link you in to local support services if required. Services Available We provide a medical termination...

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Tag:   termination (2)     counselling (2)     advice (8)     support (25)     baby (6)     infant (6)     child (12)     foetus (1)     pain (4)     upset (1)     abortion (2)     ultrasound (3)    

Order repeat prescriptions and use 111 online ahead of Bank Holiday

Last updated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action Health leaders are urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions early and use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the early May ban...

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Global Care, Local Heroes

Last updated on Monday, April 7, 2025

WUTH Recognises Its Team on World Health Day Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognises the dedication and expertise of its healthcare professionals this World Health Day. Observed annually on 7 April, World Health Day highlights global health issues and celebrates the work of those...

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