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What is lymphoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months. It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs. It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...
read moreWirral Chronic Pain Service
Last updated on Thursday, August 7, 2025
Welcome to the Wirral Chronic Pain Service. This page has useful information about chronic pain, what our service offers, useful information that will help you prepare for your first appointment and also crucial information about how to get to us. It also has some self-help links to useful resour...
read moreMeredydd David, Joint Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director (SID)
Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Meredydd was appointed Joint Non-Executive Director for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in July 2025. Meredydd is also the Senior Independent Director (SID) for WUTH and WCHC. Previous to...
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Last updated on Thursday, May 1, 2025
Shoulder pain Shoulder pain is very common and can affect 3 in 10 adults at any one time. It can be caused by something as simple as taking off a coat, lifting something awkwardly or a trip or fall. There are also normal age related changes that can cause symptoms to flare up now and again for n...
read moreHealthcare options in Wirral for Bank Holiday Monday 31 May 2021
Last updated on Friday, May 28, 2021
If you’re feeling unwell over the bank holiday and need urgent advice or treatment from a health professional, there are a number of healthcare options available. Health information and advice The best place to get accurate health information is the NHS website. The NHS website has information...
read moreWirral landmark buildings bathed in pink for breast cancer awareness
Last updated on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
In a powerful display of solidarity, iconic buildings across Wirral have been bathed in pink throughout October to raise awareness around breast screening for early detection of breast cancer. Clockwise: Michelle Leatherbarrow outside Arrowe Park Hospital; Victoria Monument, Hami...
read moreAdvanced Life Support (ALS)
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
The Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support (ALS) course was launched 1993. It is a standardised national course teaching evidence-based resuscitation guidelines and skills to healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom. The ALS course has also been adopted by the European Resuscitati...
read moreSupport and Advice
Last updated on Friday, November 26, 2021
Kickstart your health Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters. There has never been a better time...
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