Results for: "delay"

Breast cancer survivor urges others not to delay screening

Last updated on Monday, October 6, 2025

A staff member at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) who almost ignored her first breast screening invitation is urging others to attend after that one appointment changed her life. Julie Moss, a Histopathology Support Secretary, was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer last year after...

Waiting Times

Last updated on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical management of conditions of the eye. Our department offers general ophthalmic services treating all common conditions and also runs a number specialist services. These include: Cataract Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease...

Diabetes

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...

Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine

Last updated on Friday, August 17, 2018

What we do The Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine department of Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of services for children with all types of hearing and balance problems. This may include children with: Hearing loss due to Glue Ear P...

Paediatric Audiology

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Paediatric Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine department of the Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust provides a comprehensive range of services for children with all types of hearing and balance problems. This may include children with: Hearing loss due to Glue Ear Permanent...

Collapsed Lung

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...

Children's School Age Physiotherapy Team

Last updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The School Age Community Physiotherapy Team works with children and young people who have physical difficulties that impact their daily life, learning, and participation at school and home. We aim to enhance independence and improve quality of life by optimising movement and function in children...