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Last updated on Friday, December 8, 2023
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read moreNHS patients, staff and visitors must wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Last updated on Monday, July 19, 2021
NHS England have reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. COVID-19 restrictions will end in many settings in England from today, Monday 19 July. However, Public Health England’s infecti...
read morePublic urged to use NHS 111 ahead of doctor strikes during busy Christmas period
Last updated on Friday, December 12, 2025
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of planned industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) and the busy Christmas period. Unions announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on W...
read moreCommunity fundraising helps bring vital epilepsy bed alarms to young patients at Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Last updated on Thursday, February 12, 2026
A group of local bikers have raised thousands of pounds to fund vital epilepsy bed alarms for children with epilepsy being cared for at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The fundraising effort was inspired by Ethan Brown, a young patient supported by the Children’s Epilepsy Service at...
read morePug dog helps save stroke victim's life
Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2025
A stroke victim whose life was saved thanks to her pet pug is helping others by taking part in a stroke research trial at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).Carole Clayton, age 77 from Willaston, came downstairs one morning to feed her pug dog, Tilly, when she suffered a severe stroke. Lu...
read moreGlobal Care, Local Heroes
Last updated on Monday, April 7, 2025
WUTH Recognises Its Team on World Health Day Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognises the dedication and expertise of its healthcare professionals this World Health Day. Observed annually on 7 April, World Health Day highlights global health issues and celebrates the work of those...
read moreYoungest Non-Executive Director in the NHS appointed at Wirral Trusts
Last updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The youngest Non-Executive Director in the NHS has been appointed at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Health and Care. Haris Sultan, 23, has been announced as the new Joint Non-Executive Director for the two Trusts and has big ambitions for his new role. He said: “I want...
read morePublic urged to use NHS 111 ahead of resident doctor strikes
Last updated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors). Unions have announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wedn...
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