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Important Information: Ambulance Staff Industrial Action - 21 December 2022
Last updated on Monday, December 19, 2022
It has been announced that ambulance service staff across the country will be taking industrial action on Wednesday 21 December 2022 from 12.00pm - 11.59pm. Ambulance services may also be affected on the following day. During these times, an ambulance may not be able to attend, or it may take l...
read moreImportant Information: Ambulance Staff Industrial Action - 20th February 2023
Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2023
The North West Ambulance Service staff will be taking industrial action on Monday, 20th February 2023 as follows: GMB – 00.00 – 23.59 Ambulance services may also be affected on the following day. During these times it may take longer to reach you than usual. Emergency calls will still be prior...
read moreWhat we spend and how we spend it
Last updated on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
To view the Annual Report and Accounts please see the document library at the foot of the page. Agenda for Change pay and banding structures can be viewed on the NHS Employers website. Please click here We recognise that as a NHS organisation funded by the public purse we have a duty to be...
read moreWhat 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 moreLung infections
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
REMAP-CAP What is the study about? COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia (lung infection) are all important current health problems. Current treatments for these are based on previous research used in international guidelines that help doctors to choose the best care. As new treatments become avail...
read moreOur Locations
Last updated on Tuesday, August 13, 2019
We are proud that all of our hospital sites are smoke-free. Please don't smoke on any of our hospital grounds. Quitting is the best thing you'll ever do, and the NHS can help you to stop.For more information on getting support to quit, please visit the NHS Smokefree website.
read moreSt Catherine’s Health Centre
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
If you are a patient or a visitor to St Catherine’s Health Centre, this section has useful information included in it. Please choose a subject from the menu on the left to find out more. Please note: St Catherine’s Health Centre is run by Wirral Community NHS Trust
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