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DCD Pathway - How to access, motor skills testing, & treatment
Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a condition affecting physical coordination. Distinguishing signs include poor motor control and hand coordination, compromised balance, and difficulty in motor learning and visual motor coordination...
read moreResearch Nurse shares sepsis survival story and urges awareness of symptoms
Last updated on Friday, September 11, 2026
A Research Nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has shared her personal experience of surviving sepsis, praising the Intensive Care team who saved her life and urging the public to recognise the warning signs. Deb Whyte, who was a student nurse at the time, didn’t realise how seri...
read moreNew diabetic eye screening clinic in Birkenhead
Last updated on Monday, September 28, 2026
A new diabetic eye screening clinic has opened at St Catherine's Health Centre in Birkenhead, making it easier and more convenient for people with diabetes to have their eyes checked, with any problems identified and treated early. The new clinic, offered by Wirral University Teaching Hospital (...
read moreWhat is palliative care?
Last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and families facing a serious or life-limiting illness. It is not about giving up, it is about living as well as possible, for as long as possible. It treats the whole person: managing physical symptoms alongside emotional, social, and spi...
read moreCritical Care Department (ICU & HDU)
Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025
Critical Care direct dial numbers ICU - 0151 604 7401 HDU - 0151 604 7356 The Critical Care Department at Arrowe Park Hospital cares for some of the hospitals most seriously ill patients. The department is divided into 2 areas: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), also...
read moreCovid/System Pressures
Last updated on Monday, January 10, 2022
Monday 10 January 2022 All NHS services are currently under severe pressure. Clear and transparent communication is required to inform the public of the challenges that the NHS is facing and the likely impact on care giving, as well as the processes in place to ensure safety while prioritising t...
read moreWUTH recognised with High Commendation for transforming hip and knee replacement care
Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been highly commended in a national award for its digital innovation for helping patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. The organisation’s Digitally Supported Arthroplasty Service was Highly Commended in the ‘Empowering Patients Through Dig...
read moreMaternity Services at Trust rated 'Good' by CQC with areas of 'Outstanding' practice
Last updated on Friday, August 11, 2023
CQC rates Maternity Services as ‘Good’ and praises ‘Outstanding’ work at Arrowe Park Hospital and Seacombe Birth Centre. Janelle Holmes, CEO at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and great news for patients and staff." Doctors, nurses, midwives and su...
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