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Departmental Contacts

Last updated on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Health care associated infections (HCAIs)

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...

General enquiries

Last updated on Wednesday, April 24, 2019

 General enquiries should be directed through to our switchboard Arrowe Park Hospital 0151 678 5111 Clatterbridge Hospital 0151 334 4000 Victoria Central Health Centre 0151 678 7272 St Catherine’s Health Centre 0151 678 7272 Alternatively, please email us via: wih-tr.communications@nhs.net 

Cellular Pathology

Last updated on Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Cellular pathology is the study of organs and tissues, and is used to diagnose illnesses and medical problems, similar to other branches of medicine, such as blood testing, radiology, blood transfusion and biochemistry. We analyse the causes of certain diseases and the effects that they are havin...

Volunteering

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) Our volunteers play an important role in supporting staff and patients across Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge and St Catherine’s hospitals. New volunteer vacancies are advertised on the Trust vacancies page and o...

New £28 million urgent care and A&E facility to be built at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Thursday, November 25, 2021

Plans have been unveiled for a new £28 million urgent and emergency care facility to be built at Arrowe Park Hospital. The scheme will transform urgent care in Wirral and will include a complete redevelopment of the current A&E at Arrowe Park Hospital, run by Wirral University Teaching Hospit...

Bereavement

Last updated on Monday, December 9, 2024

Firstly, may we offer our sympathy to you, your family and friends during this very sad time. Please find below some information to assist you. What we do The Bereavement Services team aims to ensure that the families of patients who have passed away in our hospital are cared for from the point o...

Informatics

Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025

Informatics harnesses the power and possibility of digital technology to transform data and information into knowledge, to help improve delivery of health care.  Here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), we have a strong commitment to providing IT services and support to heath care serv...