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Changes for patients attending the Emergency Department in Wirral

Last updated on Wednesday, October 20, 2021

A pilot is being launched from Monday 25th October which will see a change to the way patients who attend A&E at Arrowe Park Hospital are cared for, potentially enabling them to be treated faster and closer to home. Any patient attending A&E who needs emergency treatment will receive it,...

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Young and at-risk urged to get latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Young and at-risk urged to come forward for latest top-up COVID-19 vaccine in the last few weeks of spring programme Younger people who are at extra risk from COVID-19 are being urged to get their life-saving spring vaccine before the latest offer ends on Sunday 30 June. NHS England – North Wes...

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Raj Rajamma, Professional Nurse Advocate

Last updated on Saturday, May 11, 2024

Raj Rajamma is a professional nurse advocate (PNA), who has been a nurse at WUTH for three years. “The Trust has supported me in training to become a PNA and I love this aspect of my role”, he said. “Being a PNA is all about looking after the wellbeing of the nurses in my team. At times working...

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Our Research Strategy

Last updated on Thursday, August 8, 2024

Our Research and Innovation Strategy forms one of seven enabling strategies, through which Our 2021-2026 Strategy will be delivered. A comprehensive Research and Innovation strategy is essential to build and embed a culture of learning and improvement to continuously enhance the services and car...

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Stroke Services

Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025

A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...

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Post Registration Application Process

Last updated on Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Module Application 2019Applying for funding to support the upskilling within your role The module application process has changed, Discuss with your line manager and identify the learning as part of your annual individual review. Please refer to the Trust HR & OD Education Policy If your...

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Sir David Henshaw, Chairman

Last updated on Friday, July 1, 2022

Sir David was appointed as Chairman in February 2019 having previously been Interim Chairman since February 2018. He was formerly Chair of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust between February 2011 and February 2019. Among his many achievements, Sir David was responsible for the review of...

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‘Long Covid’ sufferer from Liverpool tells of battling debilitating symptoms as part of ‘Spread the Facts’ campaign

Last updated on Thursday, June 3, 2021

News Release from Champs Public Health Collaborative  As lockdown restrictions ease, Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are relaunching a campaign to ‘Spread the Facts’ about how young people can play their part in stopping the spread of COVID-19.   With the vaccine rollout...

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