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Pre-term birth
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT What is this study about? Preterm birth (PTB) happens when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% of babies are born preterm worldwide. PTB can have a serious impact on the lives and health of children and families. Researchers have found specific genet...
read moreChildren's Neonatal Occupational Therapy
Last updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Neonatal Occupational Therapists (OT) work with premature and high-risk infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Their goal is to support the baby’s development, comfort, and ability to interact with the world in a healthy way. OTs support infants and their families by implementing de...
read moreChildren's Occupational Therapy Early Years Team (0-4 years)
Last updated on Friday, February 6, 2026
Children’s Occupational Therapists (OT) are experienced clinicians who work with children and their families to help develop and maximise safety, independence and functional skills in everyday tasks when children are affected by injury, illness, developmental delay and other disabilities. By prov...
read moreDiversity and Inclusivity
Last updated on Thursday, February 26, 2026
We strive to ensure our environment is inclusive to everyone and welcome discussions regarding any adjustments that we can make to ensure everyone has a good learning experience with us. We have the following considerations: Format of information Information and the timetable is sent electr...
read moreOrder repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday
Last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024
Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered at least seven working days ahead of the bank...
read moreHonouring midwives, guardians of birth and maternal health (International Day of the Midwife 2024)
Last updated on Friday, May 3, 2024
As International Day of the Midwife on 5th May approaches, and with celebrity interest in the career hitting the headlines recently, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is preparing to celebrate the day by spotlighting the roles of some of their students and staff in what is widely recogni...
read moreRunning into 2025
Last updated on Monday, January 6, 2025
As 2025 begins, many people across Wirral are setting health and fitness goals, aiming to turn over a new leaf after the indulgence of Christmas. Dr Martin Pritchard-Howarth, a consultant at Arrowe Park Hospital, and a passionate triathlete, offers practical advice to help you get moving, stay m...
read moreCommunity fundraising mum gives back to Children’s Ward that cared for her family
Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
A Wirral mum whose children both needed neonatal care at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is giving back to the Children’s Ward that supported her family during some of the most challenging moments of her life. Kirsty Lewis, 36, from Wallasey, is a Women’s Health and Fitness Coach at Snap Fit...
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