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Jenny Williams, Biomedical Scientist Dissector

Last updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

I was in my mid 20s and working in retail. I’d always been interested in anatomy, from a forensic science perspective, but I never thought it could be a career. I decided to take a degree in physiology and later I joined the cytology department and worked on the cervical screening programme wher...

How to apply

Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Please email wih-tr.volunteering@nhs.net or call 0151 482 7981 to register your interest in volunteering with the Trust.  

How It Started

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

In 2021 the Patient Experience Strategy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) was divided into two main elements: the patient experience vision and the delivery plan. The process began with a kick-off meeting to define the approach for developing the strategy. This was followed by a seri...

Thank you

Last updated on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Your submission has now been sent to the team at Wirral and Chester Breast screening Programme.  Thank you, we will be in touch soon. 

Cancer patient realises art exhibition dream with support from Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, October 17, 2023

A Professor of Art who has had multiple advanced head and neck cancers is realising his dream to hold an art exhibition which aims to help other cancer patients, with the support of Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH). New Brighton resident, John Hyatt, is a Professor of Contemporary Art...

What should I do with left over or expired medicines?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Medicines that are past their expiry date, or are no longer required, can be taken to any pharmacy to be disposed of safely. You can also recycle your inhalers so return them to your local pharmacy too.

Information for Parents on Strep A

Last updated on Wednesday, December 7, 2022

There are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs circulating, especially over winter. These usually resolve without needing any special medical treatment or medicines. However, children can occasionally develop a bacterial infection on top of a viral infection and that can make...

How to Accurately Record an Appraisal or Check In on ESR

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