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COPD

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of lung conditions (for example, chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and can lead to damaged, 'obstructed', airways. The symptoms are usually a combination of: Increased breathlessness, especially when moving around Persistent c...

CQC report praises Trust practice for infection prevention and control

Last updated on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust found ‘outstanding practice’ regarding infection, prevention and control. The unannounced visit by inspectors was carried out in February this year, focusing purely on infection prevention and control (IPC) a...

Wirral launches maternity passports to improve support for parents with learning disabilities and neurodivergence

Last updated on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Maternity Passports have been launched at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) to provide personalised support to parents with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and neurodivergence throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey. The introduction of the Maternity Passport marks...

What is palliative care?

Last updated on Friday, September 4, 2026

Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and families facing a serious or life-limiting illness. It is not about giving up, it is about living as well as possible, for as long as possible. It treats the whole person: managing physical symptoms alongside emotional, social, and spi...

Critical Care Department (ICU & HDU)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Critical Care direct dial numbers ICU - 0151 604 7401 HDU - 0151 604 7356 The Critical Care Department at Arrowe Park Hospital cares for some of the hospitals most seriously ill patients. The department is divided into 2 areas: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), also...

WUTH recognised with High Commendation for transforming hip and knee replacement care

Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been highly commended in a national award for its digital innovation for helping patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. The organisation’s Digitally Supported Arthroplasty Service was Highly Commended in the ‘Empowering Patients Through Dig...

Gynaecological Urgent Suspected Cancer Clinic

Last updated on Wednesday, August 6, 2025

This page gives details of the services that the clinic provides and what you can expect when you attend.   Location of the Gynaecological Urgent Suspected Cancer Clinic You will find us in the Gynaecology Department of the Women and Children’s Hospital.  When you arrive, please check in with...

Well In Work Managing Worry A Six Week CBT Course