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Sedation
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Intravenous sedation is the most common form of sedation and is the use of drugs through a cannula in a vein (a drip) to make you feel less anxious and it will often make you drowsy or sleepy. The drugs may actually make you sleep and the drugs can make you forget what has happened. Other ways of...
read moreHealthy teeth
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Healthy teeth are important as your mouth is a source of bacteria and poor dentistry can also affect your diet. If you have any problems or if it has been a long time since you have seen your dentist please make an appointment to ensure your teeth are in good condition before your operation. We...
read moreShould I bring my medicines in to hospital with me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Yes, you should bring your medicines in to hospital with you. This will help us to make sure you are prescribed the right medicines when you are admitted. If any of your medicines are ‘controlled medicines’, once we have checked the details, we may ask if you can arrange for someone to take this...
read moreWashing
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Have a bath or shower before you arrive to minimise infection risks. Remove make-up: coloured nail varnish can interfere with monitoring; mascara stings if it enters your eye whilst you are asleep. Take-off jewellery: it can transmit electricity the surgeon uses to control bleeding which may...
read moreWhy are we changing the parking system?
Last updated on Thursday, June 11, 2026
We are introducing a new parking system to improve the overall experience for visitors and patients. The current parking system is now at the end of its life. It is becoming increasingly unreliable and can cause: Delays at entry and exit barriers. Queuing, particularly at busy times. Frustr...
read moreFreedom of Information
Last updated on Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides any person with the right to obtain information held by Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, subject to a number of exemptions. Under the Act, we are required to maintain and offer a range of information routinely published by the...
read moreTaking part in research
Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025
Research is vital in order to provide evidence to improve treatment for patients within our care. If your doctor is in agreement, you may be invited to participate whilst you are a patient at one of our hospitals. Detailed information will be provided to enable you to make an informed decision...
read moreMeet the Chair
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Inclusive Promise Group Chair Sophie Elwell Ward Manager – Ward 18 Tell us about yourself: I qualified as a Nurse 18 years ago; it is one of my proudest achievements. I have worked in Acute medicine, ITU and A&E, the community, Oncology, and I now manage an ENT & Surgical Ward here...
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