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COVID-19 vaccinations at antenatal clinics launched on World Patient Safety Day

Last updated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for everyone during pregnancy at their antenatal clinics at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The new initiative was launched as part of the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day on Friday, 17th September, the focus of which was “safe mat...

Cellular Pathology

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2026

Cellular pathology is the study of organs and tissues, and is used to diagnose illnesses and medical problems, similar to other branches of medicine, such as blood testing, radiology, blood transfusion and biochemistry. We analyse the causes of certain diseases and the effects that they are havin...

What is palliative care?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Palliative care is clinical care that is focused on meeting the holistic needs of a person with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. For example, a person living with cancer may decide to stop curative treatment such as chemotherapy, whether or not they show signs that they are at the end...

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...

Ultrasound

Last updated on Monday, April 30, 2018

Ultrasounds (also known as sonographs) are considered a safe examination. They use high frequency waves to view the organs and soft tissue of the body to produce an image. Ultrasounds normally take between 10 and 25 minutes depending on which examination you are having. Having an ultrasound is...

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