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Student Nurse Placements

Last updated on Wednesday, April 22, 2026

We have developed a program within Cancer Services enabling students to work with a variety of healthcare professionals (for example, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Workers, Consultants, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services Staff) to gain an understanding of the patient j...

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Optometry

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...

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Tag:   Optometry (1)     visual (3)     diagnostic (3)     vision (8)     glaucoma (1)     cataract (2)     lenses (1)     contact lens (1)    

Going 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...

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Change an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...

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Tag:   change (11)     alter (1)     rebook (3)     choose & book (8)     clinic (22)     appointment (26)    

Janelle Holmes, Chief Executive

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Janelle was appointed as Joint Chief Executive for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in November 2024 having been previously Chief Executive at WUTH since June 2018. Prior to joining Wirral University...

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Mum of twins born on separate months is fundraising for Tiny Stars

Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022

A mum whose twins were born on separate months has backed the WUTH Charity Tiny Stars appeal to help other premature babies. Hayley Burgess, 34, of Prenton in Wirral, gave birth to her babies Charlie and Layla nine weeks early and are being cared for at the neonatal unit at Wirral Women and Chil...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre has opened at Clatterbridge Hospital

Last updated on Friday, November 25, 2022

A multi-million pound elective surgical hub, Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, has opened its doors at Clatterbridge Hospital. The centre, which has two brand new theatres, has started treating patients from across the region. It has been developed to treat solely patients awaiting electi...

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Spiritual support

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care department is on the 1st floor of Arrowe Park Hospital and on the ground floor of Clatterbridge Hospital. Chapels on both sites are clearly signed. The chapels in BOTH hospitals are open 24hrs a day for private prayer and a quiet space for your own thoughts. Ch...

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