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Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre treats over 5,000 patients
Last updated on Thursday, July 18, 2024
The new Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre at Clatterbridge has treated over 5,000 patients – cutting waiting times for those requiring planned surgery. Patients in Wirral and across the region who require planned surgery are advised that they have the option to choose to have their procedu...
read morePug dog helps save stroke victim's life
Last updated on Monday, March 10, 2025
A stroke victim whose life was saved thanks to her pet pug is helping others by taking part in a stroke research trial at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).Carole Clayton, age 77 from Willaston, came downstairs one morning to feed her pug dog, Tilly, when she suffered a severe stroke. Lu...
read moreHow We Use Your Information
Last updated on Friday, November 22, 2024
Privacy Notice We aim to provide you with the highest quality care. To do this we must keep records about you and the care we provide for you. Under data protection legislation, all organisations which handle personal data must comply with a number of important principles regarding the privac...
read moreLymphoedema Service
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Lymphoedema Service provides treatment for patients with predominantly non-cancer related lymphoedema. If patients have lymphoedema as a direct result of cancer, they will be referred to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Lymphoedema Service. The Lymphoedema Service is provided for patients wh...
read moreDiabetes
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,...
read moreFurther assessment
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Some patients also need to be assessed by a Consultant Anaesthetist. Where possible assessments are carried out by telephone or video to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. However, a few patient may still need to be seen in the clinic.
read moreHow should I store my medicines?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Medicines should be kept in their original packaging and stored in a cool, dry, dark place out of the sight and reach of children. Some medicines need to be kept in the fridge – this will be clearly marked on the packet or instruction leaflet.
read moreUseful Contacts
Last updated on Sunday, April 22, 2018
OPP (Older Peoples Parliament) This group was established in January 2007 and works closely with the council, particularly adult social services. The membership is around 1500 and increases each month. They aim to support the older person of the Wirral and help deal with issues that affect us...
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