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What is a COPD exacerbation?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms. The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...
read moreDigital Heathcare Team is supporting nutrition at WUTH
Last updated on Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Digital Healthcare team (DHT) have always worked closely with dietitians and the wider Nutrition and Hydration Working Group to help support the care of our patients. The MUST assessment (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool) has been through several changes since it was introduced, with ea...
read morePeople in Cheshire and Merseyside reminded about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday
Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2024
With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered...
read moreBlood sciences
Last updated on Friday, October 11, 2024
The Department of Blood Sciences provides laboratory services throughout Wirral and is primarily based at Arrowe Park Hospital with a satellite laboratory located within the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. We process over 2.5 million tests each year. These are mainly blood samples but other s...
read moreDr Nicola Stevenson, Executive Medical Director, Deputy Chief Executive and Responsible Officer
Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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...
read moreHospital Restaurants
Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024
We have a good choice of refreshment facilities at Clatterbridge Hospital. Our in-house catering team provide a superb range of high quality, nutritious hot and cold meals and snacks for staff and visitors to our hospitals as well as members of the public. We also have a number of vending machi...
read moreDiabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Last updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Click here to find your nearest screening site To book a test, call one of the sites that offer Diabetic Eye Screening and simply quote your NHS number. If you don't know it - click here to find your NHS number. If you can't get an appointment at your chosen opticians within 6 weeks please c...
read moreWUTH Marks World Cancer Day on 4 Feb
Last updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) marked World Cancer Day 2025 on 4th February, highlighting the vital work of its Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (MCISS). This year’s global theme, United by Unique, emphasises the importance of personalised, people-centred care—an appr...
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