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Transforming support for people with type 1 diabetes
Last updated on Thursday, August 27, 2026
A new education programme for people living with type 1 diabetes is already helping participants in Wirral to manage their condition by building their confidence. The Wirral Type 1 Diabetes Structured Education programme, known as W1SE, was launched by Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH)...
read moreSupport for families and carers
Last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026
We understand this may be a very difficult time. Caring for, or being present with, someone who is nearing the end of their life can be physically and emotionally demanding and we want you to know that support is available for you, not just your loved one. This page covers staying with your love...
read moreInformation for Parents on Strep A
Last updated on Wednesday, December 7, 2022
There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating, especially over winter. These usually resolve without needing any special medical treatment or medicines. However, children can occasionally develop a bacterial infection on top of a viral infection and that can make...
read moreWhen to visit A&E
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) department or Emergency Department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not every hospital has an A&E department. A&E departments assess and...
read moreGastroenterology (Liver, Stomach and Bowel)
Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Gastroenterology offers a wide range of specialised services: inflammatory bowel diseases liver diseases pancreato-biliary medicine nutritional disorders gastrointestinal cancers advanced endoscopy We have nine consultants and junior medical staff, supported by three inflammatory bowel...
read moreUrogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Clinic
Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
We offer a comprehensive service for women of all ages who suffer with bladder and bowel incontinence and prolapse of the genital organs. This service works in tandem with the Wirral Integrated Continence Service. In addition to providing a specialist service for women with recurrent prolapse, w...
read moreAssistant and Trainee Assistant Practitioners
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
An Assistant Practitioner (AP) is a health and social care worker who delivers health and social care to patients with a level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker. They are qualified to deliver elements of health and social care and underta...
read moreGeneral Gynaecology
Last updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Women’s department is based in the Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital building on the Arrowe Park Site where it provides full outpatient and inpatient services. The unit was completely refurbished in 2011 and has its own theatre, inpatient wards, day case unit and outpatient treatment cen...
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