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Dr Nicola Stevenson, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Dr Nicola (Nikki) Stevenson qualified as a doctor from The University of Liverpool (MBChB). She undertook her training throughout Cheshire and Merseyside during which time she obtained a Medical Doctorate (MD) which is a higher research degree awarded to medical professionals. She originally join...

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Help and advice

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. Otherwise use the numbers below to seek advice.   Day Surgery patients If you just need help or advice then please phone your Day Surgery Unit (DSU) Ar...

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Medical Director offers advice during Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action

Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

During the Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action, members of the public are urged to use NHS 111 online if it’s not an emergency and to attend hospital appointments unless contacted otherwise. The British Medical Association has announced 72 hours of national industrial action taking place from 7am...

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New dialysis ward opens at Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

A £2.8 million investment has created a new space for the treatment of dialysis at Wirral University Treatment Hospital to transform patient care. The new Dialysis Unit has been relocated and upgraded with new ward spaces, side rooms, and waiting areas, improving patient experience. Dialysis is...

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Stroke Services

Last updated on Wednesday, January 7, 2026

A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain and without a blood supply, brain cells can be damaged or destroyed. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent t...

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Elderly Services (DME)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

What we do Our Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME) includes elderly rehabilitation services, acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation, as well as a regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. Over the past few years we have appointed new consultants in stroke medicine, orthogeriatrics, co...

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Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

If you are a patient or a visitor to Arrowe Park Hospital, this section has useful information included in it. Please choose a subject from the menu on the left to find out more. Arrowe Park Road Upton Wirral CH49 5PE Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises Arrowe Par...

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Prepare for an appointment

Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024

Where do I go for my appointment? You will receive a confirmation letter with details of which department to attend. If you arrive by ambulance you will be taken to the correct department. Please report to the receptionist 10 minutes before your appointment time (unless requested to do otherwise...

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