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Wirral NHS Nurse receives national Rising Star award

Last updated on Thursday, July 16, 2026

A specialist nurse from Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious 2026 Diabetes Nursing Awards. Sue Browne, Diabetes Specialist Nurse, received the accolade in recognition of her exceptional contrib...

New Joint Chief Nurse pays tribute to Wirral nurses on International Nurses Day

Last updated on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The new Joint Chief Nursing Officer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Health and Care has paid tribute to dedicated nurses in Wirral as part of International Nurses Day. With nearly five decades’ experience in nursing, Chris Douglas, who was recently appointed as Chief...

How to apply

Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Please email wih-tr.volunteering@nhs.net or call 0151 482 7981 to register your interest in volunteering with the Trust.  

How It Started

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

In 2021 the Patient Experience Strategy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) was divided into two main elements: the patient experience vision and the delivery plan. The process began with a kick-off meeting to define the approach for developing the strategy. This was followed by a seri...

What is palliative care?

Last updated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and families facing a serious or life-limiting illness. It is not about giving up, it is about living as well as possible, for as long as possible. It treats the whole person: managing physical symptoms alongside emotional, social, and spi...

Colonoscopy

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

A colonoscopy allows us to look inside the entire large intestine. The procedure enables our specialists to see things such as inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, and ulcers. It is most often used to look for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum. It is also used to look for causes of unex...

Dermatology (Skin)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Based at Clatterbridge Hospital, our Dermatology Service has developed into one of the leading dermatology departments in the country. Our Department consists of our 8 bedded inpatient area and our outpatient area.  Located up on the first floor out inpatient area is where we treat more intense...

How to retube an earmould

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