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Safety Thermometer
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...
read moreAbout breast screening
Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
For information regarding the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) visit the NHS Breast screening (mammogram) web pages which cover the following topics: • Why is breast screening offered?• When will I be offered breast screening?• What happens during breast screening?• Un...
read moreGenetics in critically-ill patients
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
GenOMICC Study What is the study about? Infectious diseases and severe injuries affect millions of people around the world every year. Most cases are mild, but some people become very unwell. Our genes (or DNA) determine how vulnerable we are to critical illness. If we could find the genes...
read moreAugust-October
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Following a comprehensive induction, each trainee initially spends time in the key operational areas of the department: dispensary, aseptics and medicines information. They gain experience of different prescription types and develop their product knowledge. Structured training programmes in each...
read moreScreening programmes
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Screening programmes are set up as a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Identifying individuals through this process can determine whether they have the condition screened for. The affected person may then require further tests to...
read moreWUTH Patient Experience Survey
Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024
We are constantly striving to improve the quality of services and care for people affected by cancer and we can only do this with feedback from people who have been directly affected. We are very interested to hear about your experience of cancer care and treatment received at Wirral University...
read moreFollicular lymphoma
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
PETReA What is the study about? The study is trying to improve treatment for people with follicular lymphoma who need drug treatment for the first time. The study is using a type of body scan called PET-CT to split patients into two groups based on how long their disease is likely to stay aw...
read moreChildren's Neonatal Occupational Therapy
Last updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Neonatal Occupational Therapists (OT) work with premature and high-risk infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Their goal is to support the baby’s development, comfort, and ability to interact with the world in a healthy way. OTs support infants and their families by implementing de...
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