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What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect any other organ or part of the body. There are two types of TB. Active TB and Latent TB. A person with ACTIVE TB will: Feel ill...
read moreBacteriology
Last updated on Friday, February 26, 2021
The Microbiology service examines swabs, pus, body fluids, sputum, faeces and urine for the presence of infection and disease causing bacteria. Through association with other laboratories it is able to offer a comprehensive service. Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Consultation When...
read moreNursing and Midwifery Strategy 2016-2018
Last updated on Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Safe Nurse Staffing "Modern, patient-focused nursing and midwifery based on traditional values." Patient focused nursing and midwifery staffing is one or our patient-focused action areas in the strategy. We are committed to being open and honest about all aspects of care including nurse and mi...
read moreTherapies and Treatment
Last updated on Thursday, April 12, 2018
Everyone who has had a stroke is entitled to a therapy assessment within 24 hours. We use a range of therapies which all work together to help our patients to achieve their own personal goals. Joint assessments and therapy sessions are provided based on what works best for each individual. Diet...
read moreTreatment of lymphoedema
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity. Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...
read moreEquality Analysis
Last updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wirral University Teaching Hospital is committed to ensuring that it provides fair and equal treatment to all, whether this is in the provision of services or in relation to employment matters. As a public authority, we are also required to have due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination,...
read moreNews Articles
Last updated on Monday, July 21, 2025
In this section you will find news items about Wirral University Teaching Hospital's research and innovation activities. July 2025 - Breakthrough research using umbilical cord donations at Wirral maternity unit May 2025 - Hope, Healing and Discovery: WUTH Marks International Clinical Tr...
read moreOur Population
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About the WirralThe Wirral is a peninsula measuring approximately 15 miles long and 7 miles wide, making it one of the largest metropolitan boroughs in England with an estimated population of 320,200 (Census 2021). Demographic ProfileThe borough has a relatively higher proportion of older adults...
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