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Polcythemia vera (PV)
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
MITHRIDATE What is the study about? The aim of this research study is to test how safe and effective a drug called ruxolitinib is when treating patients with PV when compared to the current Best Available Therapy (BAT). Who can take part? People with high risk PV How do I take part? Pl...
read moreKey Documents and Information
Last updated on Friday, June 28, 2019
As a patient, you expect the highest standards of care when you use our services. We are constantly assessing our efficiency and the quality of medical care we offer. In this section you can find out more about what we are doing to continuously improve our efficiency, services, standards and safe...
read moreConsent and consent forms
Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2024
Obtaining your consent is an essential legal requirement for any medical procedure, including endoscopy procedures. Informed consent ensures that you have a clear understanding of the procedure, it’s benefits, potential risks, alternative options, and any potential complications that may arise. Y...
read moreSurgical Elective Admissions Lounge (SEAL) video
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Surgical Elective Admissions Lounge (SEAL) Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy Welcome Promise, our patients asked us to provide more information about what to expect when coming into hospital. The Surgical Elective Admissions Lounge (SEAL) video is an informative and comforting...
read moreKarl Hunter, Research Nurse
Last updated on Friday, August 30, 2024
As a research nurse, Karl Hunter has been in nursing for 13 years, with two and a half of them at WUTH. “I knew I wanted to work in healthcare”, he said. “Hospitals seemed like magical places where wonderful things happened. When I looked at the nursing prospectus, it was clear there were lots...
read moreWirral Testers Embrace Decaf: Nearly 90% Ready to Brew Up Healthier Lives
Last updated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital recently conducted a ‘Taste the Difference’ challenge, revealing that 62% of participants could not distinguish between decaffeinated and caffeinated tea and coffee. A further 90% expressed willingness to switch to decaf after learning about its benefits. Orga...
read moreAmala Johnson, Registered Nurse
Last updated on Saturday, May 11, 2024
Amala Johnson came to WUTH from Kerala, India to work on the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) in 2022. She said: “I knew I wanted to go abroad to work, to experience a different culture, and my cousin was already working as an NHS nurse in the UK, so that helped me make my choice about where to g...
read moreAwareness Videos
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
At WUTH, we recognise the importance of spreading awareness about various health issues affecting our community. Through sharing awareness videos, we aim to educate and empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being. These videos serve as invaluable tools in disseminating cru...
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