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Pressure Ulcers

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...

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Mark Chidgey, Chief Finance Officer

Last updated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Mark Chidgey joined the Trust in June 2022, having been the Chief Finance officer for NHS Wirral Clinical Commissioning Group. Mark is a qualified accountant, who graduated from the University of York. Since joining the NHS in 1990, Mark has considerable experience in both acute and commission...

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What footwear is best for accommodating an Orthosis?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It may be necessary to change your chosen style of footwear if your orthosis is to be effective. Shoes or boots should have a strong, wide, supportive base. Any shoes with a heel higher than three centimetres are generally unsuitable for use, as are most types of slip-on and court shoes, as they...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Last updated on Friday, March 8, 2024

In honour of International Women’s Day, we present this special booklet, a tribute to some of the remarkable women who have shaped our world here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. What is International Women’s Day? Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves as a global celeb...

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February-April

Last updated on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The trainee will be introduced to clinical work at ward level under the supervision of their allocated clinical tutor (a senior pharmacist) learning more about the role of the pharmacist and gaining basic clinical experience.  A structured training programme ensures they develop the fundamental c...

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CQC 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...

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Assistant 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...

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