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Palliative and End of Life Care
Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025
Palliative and End of Life Care is the total care of patients (and their families or carers) who have a life-threatening illness, which is progressing or likely to progress. Here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, we aim to provide the best possible care for people at the end of their lives...
read moreHow Jim Helped Juliet Overcome the Challenges of Vision Loss
Last updated on Friday, February 21, 2025
As National Walk Your Dog Day approaches on 22nd February, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is shining a light on an inspiring story of resilience and companionship. Juliet McShane, 51, who has lived with significant vision loss for over three decades, found a renewed sense of confiden...
read moreEveryday lifesavers champion heart health this February
Last updated on Friday, February 7, 2025
Every minute counts in a cardiac emergency, and at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), dedicated staff work tirelessly to prevent, detect, and treat heart disease—the UK’s leading cause of death. This February, Heart Month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of heart health and...
read moreLocal Anaesthetic
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
A local anaesthetic is a type of painkilling medication that is used to numb areas of the body during some surgical procedures. You stay awake when you have a local anaesthetic but in some cases the local anaesthetic can be combined with sedation. How does local anaesthetic work? Local anae...
read moreSelf Referral to Wirral Adult Musculoskeletal Service
Last updated on Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Self-Referral is a way to refer yourself for assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions without needing to see your GP first. What does the Musculoskeletal Service provide? Specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions involving th...
read moreOrder repeat prescriptions and use 111 online ahead of Bank Holiday
Last updated on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Public urged to order repeat prescriptions and use NHS 111 Online ahead of bank holiday weekend and period of industrial action Health leaders are urging members of the public to order repeat prescriptions early and use NHS 111 Online for non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of the early May ban...
read moreLauren Horne, Staff Nurse and Research Champion
Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Lauren Horne is a Research Champion in Critical Care. She told us how being a Research Champion makes her feel like she’s having a positive impact on future care. How did you become aware of research in the department? We have a dedicated Research Nurse who’s based in the Critical Care. She giv...
read moreColonoscopy
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...
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