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May Marks the Fight Against Skin Cancer: WUTH’s Call to Action for Prevention and Early Detection
Last updated on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
As May ushers in its balmy days, it also casts a spotlight on the pressing issue of skin cancer. The observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder for us to prioritise prevention and early detection. Cancer Research UK's alarming statistics reveal that melanoma skin cancer diagn...
read moreWUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety
Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024
For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...
read moreControlling phosphate levels on dialysis
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? Based on current evidence, it is unclear if lowering blood phosphate towards a normallevel is always a good option for patients receiving dialysis. The PHOSPHATE trial istrying to find out if controlling blood phosphate levels results in a longer life and a betterquali...
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 moreUnderstanding how pregnancy goes wrong
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT About the study This study is part of Tommy’s Project and is investigating whether home environmental factors are important in terms of their effect both on pregnancy, but also how well a baby grows in the womb. There is a home environment questionnaire to complete....
read morePre-term birth
Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
CLOSED TO RECRUITMENT What is this study about? Preterm birth (PTB) happens when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. About 10% of babies are born preterm worldwide. PTB can have a serious impact on the lives and health of children and families. Researchers have found specific genet...
read moreUrogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Clinic
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
We offer a comprehensive service for women of all ages who suffer with bladder and bowel incontinence and prolapse of the genital organs. This service works in tandem with the Wirral Integrated Continence Service. In addition to providing a specialist service for women with recurrent prolapse, w...
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