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When should I contact Audiology if I have an issue with my hearing aid?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Some of the issues you may experience with your hearing aid may be resolved by you. Click the helpful quick check flowchart below to see if it's a problem you can solve on your own or whether you need more expert help. Alternatively, you can read our troubleshooting chart for more assistance.

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Tag:   hearing (14)     aid (1)     fitting (4)     sound (9)     test (9)     contact (10)    

What is Orthotics?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...

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What is lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months.  It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs.  It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...

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Our Services

Last updated on Monday, August 12, 2019

The pages in this section are designed to give you an overview of the departments and services we offer our patients and visitors here at WUTH.  Within the section you will find information about each department or services, useful related information and other helpful facts such as contact deta...

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100 thousand vaccinated at Clatterbridge Hospital vaccination hub

Last updated on Thursday, November 4, 2021

More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations have now been given to Wirral residents by the vaccination team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital’s (WUTH) Clatterbridge Vaccination Centre. The team is making a vital contribution the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Wirral community. Clatterb...

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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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Celebrating Living Kidney Donation Week: Paul Dixon's Life-Changing Gift

Last updated on Saturday, March 15, 2025

A volunteer at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has shared his inspiring story as a living organ donor as part of Living Kidney Donation Week. Paul Dixon, aged 77, began his journey into organ donation in the 1970s, when a simple blood donation sparked a lifelong commitment to helping...

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New Breast Pain Clinic opens in Wallasey

Last updated on Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A dedicated Breast Pain Clinic has opened at Victoria Health Centre, Wallasey, offering a new, patient-centred pathway for women experiencing breast pain as their only symptom. The Breast Pain Clinic aims to significantly improve patient care and reduce anxiety for patients who would previously...

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