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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...
read moreBreast cancer survivor urges others not to delay screening
Last updated on Monday, October 6, 2025
A staff member at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) who almost ignored her first breast screening invitation is urging others to attend after that one appointment changed her life. Julie Moss, a Histopathology Support Secretary, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer last year after...
read morePublic urged to be winter ready and well
Last updated on Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Chief Medical Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Trust is urging local people to be winter ready and well this year. Dr Nikki Stevenson encouraging people across Wirral to make their health a priority and take simple steps to prepare for t...
read moreHonouring midwives, guardians of birth and maternal health (International Day of the Midwife 2024)
Last updated on Friday, May 3, 2024
As International Day of the Midwife on 5th May approaches, and with celebrity interest in the career hitting the headlines recently, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is preparing to celebrate the day by spotlighting the roles of some of their students and staff in what is widely recogni...
read moreElbow and hand
Last updated on Thursday, May 1, 2025
Elbow and Hand pain Most elbow and hand pain has a very simple cause and clears up within a few days. The pain usually comes from strained or inflamed soft tissues such as tendons. You can normally treat this pain yourself with over-the-counter painkillers and a few days' rest, and you may not n...
read moreHow 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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read moreFAQ
Last updated on Monday, August 3, 2020
Will I be able to volunteer immediately? Unfortunately not, there are a number of pre-employment checks that we must do which can take several weeks to complete. You will not be able to volunteer until this process has been completed. As part of the recruitment process, this Trust, in line with...
read moreUse NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday and industrial action
Last updated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Public urged to use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and busy period of industrial action Health leaders are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend - with subsequent days of industrial action like...
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