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Medical Director urges people to be ready for winter

Last updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is urging people in the community to be ready for winter. Dr Nikki Stevenson, Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is encouraging people to make health their priority and prepare themselves for the approaching colder...

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National accreditation for Trust ahead of Armed Forces Week

Last updated on Monday, June 19, 2023

Wirral University Teaching Hospital is very proud to announce that it has been awarded a national accreditation for supporting veterans ahead of it raising the flag for Armed Forces Week. The Trust has achieved the Veteran Aware accreditation for ensuring the high standards set by the national N...

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Boxing legend Tony Bellew launches Tour de Wards cycle event

Last updated on Friday, February 23, 2024

Fresh from his return from the I’m a Celebrity jungle, boxing legend Tony Bellew has launched the Tour de Wards cycle challenge at Arrowe Park Hospital. Always up for a challenge, the former cruiserweight champion delighted fans by taking on the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! bushtucker tr...

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Arrowe Park Hospital flies a new flag

Last updated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021

For the first time ever Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is flying the Pride Progress rainbow flag and it’s all part of Pride in the NHS Week. The rainbow flag widely used around the world as a recognised symbol for the LGBT+ community, has changed recently. The new Pride Progress flag...

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The Bereavement Service

Last updated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Trust’s Bereavement Services team is committed to supporting families and loved ones following the death of a patient in our hospital. Our compassionate staff understand the importance of receiving the right care and guidance during such a difficult and emotional time. They provide practical...

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Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Clinic

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

We offer a comprehensive service for women of all ages who suffer with bladder and bowel incontinence and prolapse of the genital organs. This service works in tandem with the Wirral Integrated Continence Service. In addition to providing a specialist service for women with recurrent prolapse, w...

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Local Anaesthetic

Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

A local anaesthetic is a type of painkilling medication that is used to numb areas of the body during some surgical procedures. You stay awake when you have a local anaesthetic but in some cases the local anaesthetic can be combined with sedation. How does local anaesthetic work? Local anae...

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