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Wirral 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 moreCancer - Health and Wellbeing
Last updated on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The health and wellbeing of patients is crucial to the future survivorship and improved outcomes for cancer patients. The ‘Achieving World Class Outcomes – A strategy for England 2015- 2020’ looks at how the NHS can deliver care for people affected by cancer by a radical change in focus with an...
read moreGoing to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read moreTuberculosis (TB) Service
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
What we do The Wirral TB Service provides a community-based service to patients with a diagnosis of TB to facilitate self-management and minimise the need for hospital admission. We care for the majority of our patients in the community with home visits and support. The Service also provides e...
read moreJoint Chair of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS FT
Last updated on Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Sir David Henshaw has been appointed as interim Chair of NHS Cheshire & Merseyside by NHS England and he will be stepping away from his role as Joint Chair of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT and Wirral Community Health & Care NHS FT. Sir David will take over from Raj Jain who...
read moreDermatology Ward and Daycare Unit
Last updated on Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Most patients with skin conditions can be treated by themselves in the community with the advice and guidance of our specialist team. A proportion of patients with more severe skin conditions may require hospital-based treatments with creams which are difficult or messy to apply at home, or trea...
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