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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...
read moreDischarge Hospitality Centre Video
Last updated on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Discharge Hospitality Centre (DHC) Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy, we want to raise awareness of our discharge hospitality centre (DHC)! We want your discharge process to be as smooth as possible - and the DHC makes this possible! This video will take you on a tour of how t...
read moreLung infections
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
REMAP-CAP What is the study about? COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia (lung infection) are all important current health problems. Current treatments for these are based on previous research used in international guidelines that help doctors to choose the best care. As new treatments become avail...
read moreSmoking in pregnancy
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About The study is testing whether some new ways of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) could help women to stop smoking and could improve women’s and babies’ health. Who can take part Pregnant person who is less than 25 weeks pregnant Smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day Don’t vape...
read morePatient’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...
read moreStaying Active in Hospital
Last updated on Monday, January 5, 2026
Staying Active in Hospital Movement helps your body recover. Being in bed for long periods can lead to muscle loss, stiffness, confusion and a longer hospital stay. Even small movements, done safely, can make a big difference. Everyone’s abilities are different. Our team will help you move...
read moreUpToDate Service ending 31/03/2026
Last updated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
UpToDate Service Ending 31/03/2026 The Trust has access to a number of virtual clinical decision-making tools and after an extensive review, access to the UpToDate tool will be withdrawn from the 31st March. Subscription costs have increased exponentially year on year for this tool and a cost/...
read moreMotor Neurone Disease (MND)
Last updated on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
This page is currently under development What is Motor Neurone Disease (MND)? MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It does not usually affect the senses such as sight, sound...
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