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Young and at-risk urged to get latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine
Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Young and at-risk urged to come forward for latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine in the last few weeks of spring programme Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June. NHS England – North Wes...
read moreClatterbridge League of Friends
Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024
What we do Clatterbridge Hospitals League of Friends has raised funds for the benefit of patients & staff at Clatterbridge Health Park for 70 years (1954-2024) How We Do It Clatterbridge Hospitals League of Friends has raised funds for the benefit of patients & staff at Clatterbridge H...
read moreRaj Rajamma, Professional Nurse Advocate
Last updated on Saturday, May 11, 2024
Raj Rajamma is a professional nurse advocate (PNA), who has been a nurse at WUTH for three years. “The Trust has supported me in training to become a PNA and I love this aspect of my role”, he said. “Being a PNA is all about looking after the wellbeing of the nurses in my team. At times working...
read moreOur Research Strategy
Last updated on Thursday, August 8, 2024
Our Research and Innovation Strategy forms one of seven enabling strategies, through which Our 2021-2026 Strategy will be delivered. A comprehensive Research and Innovation strategy is essential to build and embed a culture of learning and improvement to continuously enhance the services and car...
read moreJoint Chair of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS FT
Last updated on Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Sir David Henshaw has been appointed as interim Chair of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside by NHS England and he will be stepping away from his role as Joint Chair of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS FT. Sir David will take over from Raj Jain who...
read moreInfections
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...
read morePost Registration Application Process
Last updated on Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Module Application 2019Applying for funding to support the upskilling within your role The module application process has changed, Discuss with your line manager and identify the learning as part of your annual individual review. Please refer to the Trust HR & OD Education Policy If your...
read moreStroke Services
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...
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