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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...
read moreSelf-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...
read moreCouncil 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...
read moreWhat 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...
read moreBirchwood 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...
read moreLower 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...
read moreSurgery 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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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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