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Changes for patients attending the Emergency Department in Wirral

Last updated on Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A pilot is being launched from Monday 25th October which will see a change to the way patients who attend A&E at Arrowe Park Hospital are cared for, potentially enabling them to be treated faster and closer to home. Any patient attending A&E who needs emergency treatment will receive it,...

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People 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...

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Young and at-risk urged to get latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Young and at-risk urged to come forward for latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine in the last few weeks of spring programme Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June. NHS England – North Wes...

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Public urged to use NHS 111 ahead of resident doctor strikes

Last updated on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

People across Cheshire and Merseyside are being urged to use NHS 111 for all non-emergency healthcare needs ahead of industrial action by resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors).  Unions have announced a full walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wedn...

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Activity Boards

Last updated on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Activity Boards Stay Active with Your Ward Activity Board The ward activity board is here to help you: Stay mobile and stretch your muscles Keep your mind active Reduce boredom Meet and interact with other patients Ask your family or staff to show you the board when you...

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Gastro-Intestinal Services

Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2024

Our Gastro-Intestinal Service includes both colorectal/lower gastro-intestinal (LGI) and upper gastro-intestinal surgery (UGI). We incorporate a joint medical and surgical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastro-intestinal diseases including cancer. The UGI service is prov...

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Tag:   gastroenterology (4)     upper (3)     endoscopy (6)     LGI (1)     colorectal (1)     oesophagus (1)     Gallbladder (1)     reflux (2)     UGI (2)     Achalasia (1)     Hernia (1)    

Maternity team highlights the harmful effects of drinking in pregnancy

Last updated on Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Staff from the maternity team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) are calling attention to the serious risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and its impact on unborn babies. Partnering with Wirral Council’s Public Health department, the team engaged with expectant parents in th...

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