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Haematology
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs and blood disease. The tests performed in this laboratory help in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including: Leukaemia Anaemia Coagulation (clotting) disorders A broad range of haematological tests are performed in the...
read moreWUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety
Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024
For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...
read moreNew Mobile Breast Screening Unit Opens in Ellesmere Port to Improve Access for Local Women
Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2025
Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England. The mobile breast screening unit, run by the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme, is now based at Cheshire Oaks for the nex...
read moreMaternity team highlights the harmful effects of drinking in pregnancy
Last updated on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Staff from the maternity team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) are calling attention to the serious risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and its impact on unborn babies. Partnering with Wirral Council’s Public Health department, the team engaged with expectant parents in th...
read moreGP referrals for the West Cheshire PCT area only - The Hearing Assessment Appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Please note that Arrowe Park Hospital Audiology are no longer receiving GP referrals from the Wirral PCT area This appointment will last approximately 45 minutes. The audiologist will ask you about your hearing, explain the procedure to you and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. The...
read moreWUTH appoints first Resident Doctor Peer Lead
Last updated on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has appointed its first Resident Doctor Peer Lead to strengthen support for resident doctors and help deliver NHS England’s 10-point plan to improve their working lives. Tracey Livingstone, a Specialty Registrar in Urology, will link resident doctors wi...
read moreTell us what you think
Last updated on Thursday, February 19, 2026
The views of our patients are very important to us as it helps us understand how successful we are in delivering services that meet and exceed the expectations of patients, as well as their relatives and carers. We use feedback from patients to celebrate our strengths as well as understanding an...
read moreAssistant and Trainee Assistant Practitioners
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
An Assistant Practitioner (AP) is a health and social care worker who delivers health and social care to patients with a level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker. They are qualified to deliver elements of health and social care and underta...
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