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Wirral University Teaching Hospital's Sensory Room Inspires New Facilities at Liverpool Hospitals

Last updated on Monday, September 16, 2024

An innovative sensory room concept introduced at Arrowe Park Hospital has inspired the creation of similar facilities in the region.   New sensory rooms, named "Archie’s Place," were officially opened in August 2024 at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, marking a significant step in suppo...

Christine McGuinness officially opens Sensory Suite at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Friday, March 17, 2023

A new sensory suite to help adults with autism who are undergoing elective surgery has been officially opened at Arrowe Park Hospital by campaigner Christine McGuinness. The unit is the first of its kind in the North West of England that has been set up specifically for adult patients with autis...

Re-accreditation to prestigious Royal College of Anaesthetists’ scheme achieved by Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is one of the first hospitals in the North West to successfully re-accredit with the prestigious Anaesthetic Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA). ACSA is a voluntary scheme run by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Anaesthetic departments must provi...

Innovative care bags transform hospital experience for sensory needs patients

Last updated on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) is transforming the hospital experience for patients with sensory needs with its new, innovative care bag initiative. Launched to support patients in the emergency department (ED) and admission units, this initiative is designed t...

WUTH Supports Learning Disability Community During Awareness Week

Last updated on Friday, June 27, 2025

To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week (16th to 22nd June 2025), Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) joined forces with local charity Wirral Mencap and other local organisations to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with a learning disability and their carers – whet...

Early Supported Discharge

Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018

This service aims to facilitate the transition home from hospital following a stroke. The team are able to provide intensive rehabilitation in a patient’s home and patients could be seen up to five times a week by therapists as part of a seven day service. ESD is an alternative to inpatient reh...

Discharge Hospitality Centre Video

Last updated on Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Discharge Hospitality Centre (DHC) Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy, we want to raise awareness of our discharge hospitality centre (DHC)! We want your discharge process to be as smooth as possible - and the DHC makes this possible! This video will take you on a tour of how t...

Patient Discharge Leaflet