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WUTH Supports Learning Disability Community During Awareness Week
Last updated on Friday, June 27, 2025
To mark Learning Disability Awareness Week (16th to 22nd June 2025), Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) joined forces with local charity Wirral Mencap and other local organisations to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with a learning disability and their carers – whet...
read moreOptometry
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Optometrists are health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. The Optometry Department undertakes a range of services for patients including: Refraction (sight testing) Presc...
read moreWhat is lymphoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months. It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs. It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...
read moreBefore your assessment
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
If you do not have a home computer or phone suitable for video conferencing please ask any friends and family if they can help you with this. If local COVID-19 guidance allows friends and family may be able to help set this up on the day to reduce your COVID-19 exposure travelling to and from ho...
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 moreGoing to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read morePhysical activity
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Adults who exercise are more likely to have health and brain benefits. Some exercise is better than none, but the recommendations are to be active daily with at least 2 ½ hours of moderate exercise in bouts of 10 minutes of more. An example of this would be to undertake 30 minutes 5 days a week...
read moreInfections
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...
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