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Prepare for an appointment
Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024
Where do I go for my appointment? / Attending your appointment You will receive a confirmation letter with details of which department to attend. If you arrive by ambulance you will be taken to the correct department. Please report to the receptionist 10 minutes before your appointment time (unl...
read moreMidwifery student praises maternity team in helping realise her dreams
Last updated on Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A student whose career path was inspired after becoming a teenage mum is using the wonderful gift of money left by her late mum to follow her dreams of becoming a midwife. Becki Edwards, 38 (pictured right), who gave birth at age 17, wants to use her experience to ensure people giving birth have...
read moreHospital consultants in Cheshire and Merseyside striking for the first time this week
Last updated on Tuesday, July 18, 2023
This week sees hospital consultants strike in Cheshire and Merseyside, the first action of its type since NHS industrial action began in December 2022. Hospital consultants across the region will walk-out from 7am on Thursday, July 20th, to 7am on Saturday, July 22nd. NHS Trusts across Cheshire...
read moreConsultants' Industrial Action
Last updated on Monday, August 21, 2023
This week will see further strikes by hospital consultants in Cheshire and Merseyside. Hospital consultants will be taking a second round of strike action for 48 hours from 07:00 on Thursday 24 August until 07:00 on Saturday 26 August ahead of the bank holiday weekend. NHS Trusts across Cheshir...
read moreAdvice if you are taking anticoagulant medication
Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
You will be advised to stop your anticoagulation medication when you receive your appointment. Please DO NOT stop this unless this has been advised. If you have any queries regarding this then please call us on 0151 604 7095.
read moreWe mark two-years since we became the UK’s first COVID-19 quarantine site
Last updated on Monday, January 31, 2022
Wirral University Teaching Hospital is marking two-years since it became the UK’s first quarantine site since 1978 at the start of the country’s COVID-19 journey. The Trust’s Chief Executive, Janelle Holmes, has paid tribute to the tremendous efforts of staff that has continued since those very...
read moreMum of twins born on separate months is fundraising for Tiny Stars
Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A mum whose twins were born on separate months has backed the WUTH Charity Tiny Stars appeal to help other premature babies. Hayley Burgess, 34, of Prenton in Wirral, gave birth to her babies Charlie and Layla nine weeks early and are being cared for at the neonatal unit at Wirral Women and Chil...
read moreMacmillan Cancer Information Centre
Last updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is located on the ground floor at Arrowe Park Hospital. It has been operating since February 2015. It provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone affected by cancer offering practical and emoti...
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