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Collapsed Lung
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...
read moreCaring for Patients and the Planet: Wirral Hospitals Mark Earth Day with Eco-Friendly Projects
Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is celebrating Earth Day (22nd April) with fresh sustainability initiatives that enhance patient care while benefiting the planet. WUTH is taking a major step toward a more energy-efficient future, cutting carbon emissions and lowering operational cos...
read moreWhen to visit A&E
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) department or Emergency Department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not every hospital has an A&E department. A&E departments assess and...
read moreDr Nicola Stevenson, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dr Nicola (Nikki) Stevenson qualified as a doctor from The University of Liverpool (MBChB). She undertook her training throughout Cheshire and Merseyside during which time she obtained a Medical Doctorate (MD) which is a higher research degree awarded to medical professionals. She originally join...
read moreLesley Davies, Joint Non-Executive Director and Joint Deputy Chair
Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Lesley Davies OBE FCFE Lesley was appointed Joint Non-Executive Director for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in August 2025. Lesley is also the Deputy Chair for WUTH and WCHC. Previous to this, Le...
read moreSteve Igoe, Acting Joint Chair
Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Steve was appointed as Joint Chair for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in December 2025. Previous to this, Steve held the position of Non-Executive Director at WUTH since 2018 and WCHC since 2024....
read moreChildren's Ward
Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Children’s Ward consists of both medical and surgical beds. The ward can provide a total of 32 beds including an Emergency Room, two High Dependency rooms and a treatment room. With 16 individual rooms and four bays. A bed will be allocated according to your child’s age and condition. The ch...
read moreBoard Meetings
Last updated on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) are coming together to improve healthcare services for people in our communities. As part of this programme of integration and for the foreseeable future WUTH and WC...
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