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How can the COPD sessions help me?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The COPD nurses based at the service are able to help patients with: Information about their condition Information about inhalers and inhaler technique Information and assessment for nebulisers What to do when a patient has a flare up (exacerbation) and how to spot the early warning signs o...

Inflammation

Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

IMMID About The IMID (Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases) BioResource has been established in collaboration with the NIHR BioResource to help and support research in IMID and research in health-related conditions more generally.  The IMID BioResource is a component part of the NIHR BioResou...

Young dancer shares her dream for Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2025

Last updated on Monday, March 3, 2025

A young dancer patient of Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has spoken about her personal story of living with lymphoedema as part of Lymphoedema Awareness Week (3rd to 7th March 2025). Rachael Boggiano, age 24, has been living with the symptoms of lymphoedema, a long-term condition whi...

Help stop the spread of C.diff gut infection

Last updated on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

C.diff is a gut infection that can make vulnerable patients very poorly. We've made this short video to help you understand what C.diff is and what you can do to help stop the spread of C.diff when you are in the hospital. Thank you for helping us protect vulnerable patients.

Cellulitis

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately.  Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain.  It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...

Where to get help with my mental health

Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025

We know that mental health difficulties are more common when you live with pain, and it is important to reach out and ask for help if you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, OCD, panic or one of the many other difficulties people can experience.   Please note that while we are not a mental he...

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Volunteering at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals can offer a great opportunity to give something back or broadening your experience to your local community. Hospitals are busy places that care for sick and critically ill patients and their families which can be challenging yet rewarding. To...

Using a telephone with a behind the ear hearing aid

Using a telephone with a behind the ear hearing aid