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Innovative care bags transform hospital experience for sensory needs patients
Last updated on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) is transforming the hospital experience for patients with sensory needs with its new, innovative care bag initiative. Launched to support patients in the emergency department (ED) and admission units, this initiative is designed t...
read moreBrave fundraisers descend Arrowe Park Hospital to support Tiny Stars Appeal
Last updated on Sunday, July 26, 2026
More than 130 brave fundraisers abseiled from the roof of Arrowe Park Hospital last weekend to support WUTH Charity's Tiny Stars Appeal, marking the return of one of the charity's flagship fundraising events. The event was the first major charity abseil since fundraising activities were paused d...
read moreSpine
Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2025
Back pain Back pain is very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months. Pain in the lower back is particularly common, although it can be felt anywhere along the spine – from the neck down to the hips. In most cases the pain isn’t caused by anything serious and will usually get...
read moreFrequently asked questions
Last updated on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Below are answers to the questions we are most commonly asked by families at this difficult time. For more detailed information, please visit the FAQ page or speak to a member of our team. Can I stay with my loved one at the end of their life? Yes. We always try to ensure that families can be w...
read moreNHS 111 First
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Stay safe and avoid waiting in the Emergency Department - Call 111 First if not an emergency or life threatening condition People on Wirral who need urgent NHS care are being asked to call the new NHS 111 First service before they decide to walk into the hospital Emergency Department (A&E)....
read moreGeneral Anaesthesia
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
If you are having a general anaesthetic, it will be given to you by an anaesthetist, either as a liquid that is injected into your veins through a cannula (a thin, plastic tube that feeds into a vein, usually on the back of your hand) or gas that you breathe in through a mask.Your anaesthetist wi...
read moreElective Placements at WUTH
Last updated on Monday, November 24, 2025
In UK medical schools, an elective placement is a short-term, self-arranged clinical placement, usually undertaken by students in their final or penultimate year. Students can choose a specialty, location (either in the UK or abroad), and the type of experience, such as a specific clinical area o...
read moreMicrobiology
Last updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Chester and Wirral Microbiology service provides a comprehensive microbiological service in medical bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and serological investigations. Advice on the selection of appropriate diagnostic specimens, their collection and transport is available. Please see...
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