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Training and Induction
Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
We want our volunteers to fulfil their potential and make a difference to our patients and staff, which is why our training programme is so important. As part of your on-boarding you will take part in a Trust Welcome Day and be given the tools to access Mandatory Training which will include Da...
read moreChaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Last updated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
How can the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Department help me? We are here to help you whether you are a patient, visitor or staff. If you are struggling with an issue or significant life event we are here to offer comfort, emotional and spiritual support for you and your family. We are here t...
read moreClinical Supervision for registered nurses and allied health professionals
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Clinical Supervision can make a major contribution to how we provide high quality and safe care. Clinical Supervision encompasses all of the values and behaviours related to embedding the 6 C's; Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment and will also support registered n...
read moreMaking arrangements
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
General advice Let your relatives/friends/neighbours know when your surgery is taking place Nominate a family member or friend to be your carer for when you return home Check your diary and cancel any appointments Inform your place of work If you receive regular support at home from Social...
read morePRINCIPLE – Platform trial of Interventions against COVID-19 in older people
Last updated on Friday, January 15, 2021
PRINCIPLE is a nationwide clinical study from the University of Oxford to find COVID-19 treatments for the over 50’s that can be taken at home. We are looking for medicines that can help people with COVID-19 symptoms get better quickly and stop them needing to go to hospital. PRINCIPLE is still...
read moreDischarge Hospitality Centre Video
Last updated on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Discharge Hospitality Centre (DHC) Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy, we want to raise awareness of our discharge hospitality centre (DHC)! We want your discharge process to be as smooth as possible - and the DHC makes this possible! This video will take you on a tour of how t...
read moreTuberculosis (TB) Service
Last updated on Friday, February 13, 2026
What we do The Wirral TB Service provides a community-based service to patients with a diagnosis of TB to facilitate self-management and minimise the need for hospital admission. We care for the majority of our patients in the community with home visits and support. The Service also provides e...
read moreWheelchair/Specialist Buggies
Last updated on Friday, March 13, 2026
The assessment and provision of specialist wheelchairs and buggies in the Wirral area is provided by the Wirral Wheelchair Centre based at St Catherine's Health Park in Birkenhead. To access this service you must first be referred by a healthcare professional such as a health visitor or GP, howev...
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