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How To Halve Your Risk of a Heart Attack In a Year

Last updated on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Quitting smoking can dramatically improve your health, with one of the most significant benefits being a 50% reduction in your risk of a heart attack after just one year. As Dylan Edwards, a senior clinician, and Smoke Free Strategic Lead for Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) said: “The...

Global Care, Local Heroes

Last updated on Monday, April 7, 2025

WUTH Recognises Its Team on World Health Day Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) recognises the dedication and expertise of its healthcare professionals this World Health Day. Observed annually on 7 April, World Health Day highlights global health issues and celebrates the work of those...

WUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety

Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024

For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...

Wirral Testers Embrace Decaf: Nearly 90% Ready to Brew Up Healthier Lives

Last updated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Wirral University Teaching Hospital recently conducted a ‘Taste the Difference’ challenge, revealing that 62% of participants could not distinguish between decaffeinated and caffeinated tea and coffee. A further 90% expressed willingness to switch to decaf after learning about its benefits. Orga...

Hidden Disabilities

Last updated on Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Hidden Disabilities Task & Finish Group was created in October 2023, with an initial objective of improving our accessible toilet facilities.  Since then, the group has expanded its scope and ambition to respond to feedback raised by our patients and staff with a hidden disability as we...

How to stay well in Wirral over the Easter holidays

Last updated on Thursday, April 14, 2022

Healthcare leaders are sharing advice for getting the help you need in Wirral over the Easter bank holiday weekend (15-18 April) should you become unwell.   Easter bank holiday pharmacy opening times A number of pharmacies are open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Residents are...

New £28 million urgent care and A&E facility to be built at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Thursday, November 25, 2021

Plans have been unveiled for a new £28 million urgent and emergency care facility to be built at Arrowe Park Hospital. The scheme will transform urgent care in Wirral and will include a complete redevelopment of the current A&E at Arrowe Park Hospital, run by Wirral University Teaching Hospi...

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