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Weight management
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Being overweight puts stress on all your body’s organs especially your heart. It increases your chances of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, breathing problems and stroke. It also increases your chances of having complications after surgery such as blood clots, chest infections and difficulty br...
read moreAbout breast screening
Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
For information regarding the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) visit the NHS Breast screening (mammogram) web pages which cover the following topics: • Why is breast screening offered?• When will I be offered breast screening?• What happens during breast screening?• Un...
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Last updated on Friday, April 19, 2024
‘If you have any ideas of how we could improve our service please let us know. We welcome comments good and bad, as we wish to provide the best service possible and your feedback will help us to do that. To request and or change your appointment please use the How to Request (&/or Change) a...
read moreHigh blood pressure
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...
read moreDiabetes
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...
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Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024
Patient Feedback Survey Whether you are a patient, carer or visitor, let us know about your experience at WUTH. Click here to fill out the survey. Nutrition & Hydration Survey Tell us about the food during your stay in hospital by filling out this survey. Friends and family Tes...
read moreKidney cancer surgery
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About The PARTIAL study is a research study looking at the long term impact on function of the kidney between two types of surgery for kidney cancer. The study will compare two different types of surgery: Removal of the whole kidney, known as total nephrectomy, or Removal of part of th...
read moreEveryday lifesavers champion heart health this February
Last updated on Friday, February 7, 2025
Every minute counts in a cardiac emergency, and at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), dedicated staff work tirelessly to prevent, detect, and treat heart disease—the UK’s leading cause of death. This February, Heart Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of heart health and...
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