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Cellulitis
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain. It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...
read morePug dog helps save stroke victim's life
Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2025
A stroke victim whose life was saved thanks to her pet pug is helping others by taking part in a stroke research trial at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).Carole Clayton, age 77 from Willaston, came downstairs one morning to feed her pug dog, Tilly, when she suffered a severe stroke. Lu...
read moreMessage from the Board of Wirral University Teaching Hospital - Lucy Letby Trial
Last updated on Friday, August 25, 2023
Following the conclusion of the Lucy Letby trial at Manchester Crown Court, our thoughts are with all the families affected, who have suffered pain and anguish that few of us can imagine. The events described at the trial have shocked colleagues across the NHS and here at our Trust, just as they...
read moreWirral residents urged to contact NHS 111, visit a pharmacy or contact their GP if it’s not a health emergency
Last updated on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The NHS on the Wirral is currently facing a huge demand for its services, with pressure being experienced across the entire system from GPs to the hospital Emergency Department, and local people are urged to consider the most appropriate options available for their health care. A large number...
read moreIncident update
Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Statement on incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital - updated on 04.12.24 A Wirral University Teaching Hospital spokesperson said: “We are currently in the process of reinstating our main clinical system following the cyber security incident last week. As we work through our recovery t...
read moreHow is TB contracted
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
People get TB when they breathe in the TB bacteria, which are spread through the air. But most people won’t get ill because: TB bacteria are only in the air after someone with infectious TB coughs or sneezes. You need to spend many hours close to a person with infectious TB to breathe in enou...
read moreDementia Care
Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
Our aim at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals is to continually improve dementia care and deliver outstanding compassionate, person-centred care. What is dementia? The term ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that include loss of concentration and memory problems, mood and behaviour change...
read moreCovid/System Pressures
Last updated on Monday, January 10, 2022
Monday 10 January 2022 All NHS services are currently under severe pressure. Clear and transparent communication is required to inform the public of the challenges that the NHS is facing and the likely impact on care giving, as well as the processes in place to ensure safety while prioritising t...
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