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People in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday
Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2024
With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered...
read moreHead and neck cancer
Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A rapid diagnostic service (RDS) is in place for suspected head and neck cancers. Our aim is to diagnose or rule out cancer within 28 days.RDS can include same day biopsies and designated slots for scans. Our team includes: Helen Beer, Cancer Lead Four ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeons:...
read morePeople urged to use 111 - ahead of Junior Doctor industrial action
Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2023
People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by junior doctors early in the New Year. As previously announced by unions, junior doctors will take six days of industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 3 Janua...
read moreGenes and how they affect preterm babies health
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? GenOMICC is a research study that is trying to find out how genes can affect preterm babies health, particularly looking at the likelihood of developing chronic lung disease. The research study can help us to develop better treatments for other patients in the future...
read moreStatement on Critical Incident
Last updated on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Statement on Critical Incident - posted at 14:50 am on 29th October “Wirral University Teaching Hospital remains in a Critical Incident due to an issue in our Sterile Services Department affecting surgical instruments. “We are very sorry that this situation has caused concern for some of our p...
read moreWirral Hospital Staff Swab to Save Lives During Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Last updated on Friday, September 13, 2024
As part of September’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month, staff at Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust participated in a swabbing event aimed at saving lives by signing more people up to the stem cell register. The initiative was organised in collaboration with blood cancer charity DKMS and Tilb...
read morePregnancy Counselling and Termination Service
Last updated on Monday, July 8, 2019
We provide a termination of pregnancy service, which includes advice to women who have not yet decided whether to continue their pregnancy. Whatever your decision about the pregnancy, we can link you in to local support services if required. Services Available We provide a medical termination...
read moreBowel Cancer Screening
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is a national screening programme coordinated by Public Health England. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Most people in their 60s will have already received an invitation from the programme. Screening is for people without symptoms. If you are conc...
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