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Going to the operating theatre

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...

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Hearing Aid Fitting Appointments

Last updated on Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The hearing aid fitting will normally last for one hour. At this appointment the audiologist will use a computer to programme your hearing aids so that they suit you and give you the best results. You will be shown how to use and care for your hearing aids and how to get the best from them....

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Advanced Fibrosis

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

Pearl Study  What is the study about? We are looking for patients with liver cirrhosis caused by one of the underlying conditions of HCV, HBV, alcohol-related, NAFLD and haemochromatosis, who have never been diagnosed with liver cancer. We are aiming to recruit 20 people to this study. Natio...

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Friends and Family Test Cards

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

  What is an FFT card? WUTH asks our patients to fill out a Friends and Family Test (FFT) card. This short survey helps the hospital improve care. On the card, you answer one main question: Overall, how was your experience of our service? Demographic Questions The card also asks some questio...

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WUTH Doctor Receives CEO Star Award

Last updated on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Junior doctor Joe Clarkson has been awarded Wirral University Teaching Hospital’s very first CEO Star Award. The prestigious accolade was presented by the Trust’s Chief Executive Janelle Holmes and Medical Director Dr Nikki Stevenson, in recognition of the 28-year-old’s extraordinary efforts in...

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How Much is Too Much?

Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018

Remember drink sensibly and if..."You wouldn't sober, you shouldn't drunk!" In 2016 government recommendations brought the consumption of alcohol by men into line with recommended levels for women. The current suggested level of alcohol for both men and women is 14 units of alcohol per week, but...

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Sensory Advice and Strategies for pre-school children

Last updated on Thursday, April 23, 2026

What is Sensory Processing? Sensory processing refers to the brains ability to take in information through the senses, organise this information and then make a meaningful response to the situation. We gather our sensory information from 8 bodily senses; Touch (Known as the tactile system) T...

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Stroke Services

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...

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