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WUTH Doctor Receives CEO Star Award

Last updated on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Junior doctor Joe Clarkson has been awarded Wirral University Teaching Hospital’s very first CEO Star Award. The prestigious accolade was presented by the Trust’s Chief Executive Janelle Holmes and Medical Director Dr Nikki Stevenson, in recognition of the 28-year-old’s extraordinary efforts in...

Celebrating 70 Years of Kindness

Last updated on Monday, February 17, 2025

Random Acts of Kindness Day (17 Feb), is the perfect time to celebrate the Friends of Clatterbridge, a charity that has been quietly transforming lives for more than 70 years. Since its foundation in 1954, the organisation has demonstrated the profound impact of kindness, working tirelessly to su...

A midwife at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has received a national award for outstanding leadership in safeguarding

Last updated on Thursday, March 16, 2023

A midwife at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has received a national award for outstanding leadership in safeguarding. Michelle Beales-Shaw, Named Midwife for Safeguarding at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), has been awarded the NHS Safeguarding Star Award. This is for her work s...

Patient’s battle with pain using mindfulness

Last updated on Thursday, September 25, 2025

A patient at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH’s) Chronic Pain Service has praised the life-changing support she received from a course of mindfulness sessions.Donna Loftus, 53, from Prenton, has spoken about the hugely positive impact on her life from attending mindfulness sessions offer...

Community fundraising mum gives back to Children’s Ward that cared for her family

Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

A Wirral mum whose children both needed neonatal care at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is giving back to the Children’s Ward that supported her family during some of the most challenging moments of her life. Kirsty Lewis, 36, from Wallasey, is a Women’s Health and Fitness Coach at Snap Fit...

How Daily Dog Walks Can Transform Lives

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

January is Walk Your Dog Month—a time to embrace the physical and mental benefits of stepping outdoors with your canine companion. For many, these daily strolls are more than just exercise; they’re moments of healing, connection, and happiness. Wirral University Teaching Hospital staff are highl...

What is lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months.  It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs.  It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...

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