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For work

Last updated on Friday, September 27, 2024

Wirral University Teaching Hospital is at the leading edge of employment improvements in the NHS and we are proud of our many innovative staff-focused developments. These include: Preceptorship Investor in People accreditation Listening into Action Staff Guardians Staff involvement and par...

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Self-care at home

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries. A large range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest. Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or over, and p...

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Council of Governors

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Trust has taken the decision, for the foreseeable future, not to hold the Board of Directors and Council of Governors meetings in public.  This is in line with national guidance regarding COVID-19. It is particularly in relation to social dist...

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What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital Do what feels safe for you and follow the advice of your care team. If you’re able to get out of bed Sit out of bed for meals whenever possible Get dressed each day in your usual clothes Walk to the bathroom with support if needed Take short walk...

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Birchwood Residential Treatment Centre

Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018

Expert Team Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled nurses, substance misuse workers and peer support mentors. Birchwood offers a unique blend of clinical and therapeutic support to help each individual to achieve his or her recovery goal, and find solutions to substance use. Ove...

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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) clinic

Last updated on Monday, February 8, 2021

Men and women with any problems related to passing urine (referred to as Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) are seen in this clinic. They have an assessment by either a Urologist or a nurse specialist and have a flow test, bladder scan and symptom assessment questionnaires filled to clearly understand...

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Surgery School

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Surgery School is a programme that can be attended before surgery. Currently it is only available to those patients having joint surgery or colorectal surgery.  It involves a face to face group programme where you will be taught all about the steps to take before and after your surgery to help y...

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Further resources including service leaflets

Last updated on Thursday, August 7, 2025

Link to pain service leaflets  Pain PIL  Pain psychology PIL  Mindfulness PIL  Exercise PIL  What is a Flare Up?   Links to help you learn more about chronic pain:  https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/  https://livewellwithpain.co.uk/  https://www.tamethebeast.org/  Muscu...

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