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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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Last updated on Thursday, February 19, 2026
For parents and carers: Association of Paediatric Charted Physiotherapists (APCP) have produced a number of information leaflets on a range of conditions and topics commonly referred to children's physiotherapists for advice and support. The leaflets have been included in the links below for you...
read moreBMJ Best Practice
Last updated on Wednesday, March 11, 2026
BMJ Best Practice (BMJBP) has been procured by NHS England for all NHS organisations since 2018. It is geared towards the UK. NICE guidance is prioritised and there is a regular audit of the visibility of NICE guidance in each of the topics. Below you will find relevant help guides on using th...
read moreClatterbridge Diagnostics
Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025
Patients across Wirral are benefiting from earlier diagnostic testing thanks to national investment in a new service called Clatterbridge Diagnostics. This is one of the first Community Diagnostic Centres in England that are being established as part of a national programme aimed at increasing d...
read moreCQC Surveys
Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024
The CQC (Care Quality Commission) are an independent regulator (the people who check) of hospitals, care homes and other health services are good enough. They do regular checks and surveys to make sure these places are safe and treating people properly. One of their surveys is called the Nationa...
read moreStroke Specialist Dietitian Team
Last updated on Monday, October 2, 2023
Our team of registered dietitians provide specialist nutritional care for patients who have experienced a stroke. Our Services: Our team of dietitians provide individualised nutrition care plans for patients following a stroke. We will regularly monitor patients progress and adapt their nutr...
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Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Transparent Face Masks The Patient Experience Strategy Inclusive Promise group has a dedicated task and finish group for Deaf Awareness. Their goal is to enhance communication for Deaf and hard of hearing patients, and we have made significant progress in achieving this objective. One of the ke...
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Last updated on Friday, January 24, 2025
Would you like to be part of an award-winning and innovative NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of clinical technology and patient care? As Wirral’s largest employer, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the thriving heart of the local community. Comprising Wirr...
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