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Welcome Promise Group
Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024
Welcome Promise "Being made to feel at ease and reassured" Are You Passionate About Making a Difference? At Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), we understand the importance of creating a warm and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, carers, and staff members. That's w...
read moreFeedback Stands
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Patient Experience Strategy organises stands both within our hospitals and out in the community, providing opportunities for patients, prospective patients, carers, volunteers, visitors, and staff to share their feedback on enhancing the patient experience at WUTH hospitals. Stay informed ab...
read moreHearing Aid Repair
Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018
As of the 1st April 2018 this service is available through booked appointments only. Our Audiologists and Assistant Technical Officers can: Supply batteries - Hearing Aid Record Book (Brown Book) Required Check hearing aids Replace tubing (every 3-6 months) Check the condition of your ea...
read moreFoot & Ankle
Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018
The Foot & Ankle service treats patients with many conditions relating to the area. The team consists of: 3 full time and 1 part time consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A small example of the conditions treated are: bunions foot deformity osteoar...
read moreHigh blood pressure
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...
read moreDiabetes
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...
read moreMedication
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Continue to take your regular medications with a sip of water unless specifically told not to. If you are diabetic or taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) you will receive additional information about these. Information is available on the document at the foot of this page. Please bring an...
read moreCelebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Last updated on Friday, March 8, 2024
In honour of International Women’s Day, we present this special booklet, a tribute to some of the remarkable women who have shaped our world here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. What is International Women’s Day? Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves as a global celeb...
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