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Learning Disabilities and Autism (Complex Care)
Last updated on Tuesday, July 14, 2026
At Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust we are committed to providing outstanding individualised care. It is crucial that our patients have positive experiences and feel safe. We want our patients to feel listened to and have confidence in the knowledge and skills of our staff. The Safeguar...
read moreSpiritual support
Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care department is on the 1st floor of Arrowe Park Hospital and on the ground floor of Clatterbridge Hospital. Chapels on both sites are clearly signed. The chapels in BOTH hospitals are open 24hrs a day for private prayer and a quiet space for your own thoughts. Ch...
read moreHospital and Home Education
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
Education for children who are staying in hospital is provided by Wirral Hospitals' School and Home Education Service which is provided for reception to Year 11 years old. Staff are on the ward during the school term from 9:30am to 11 :45am.If a child has to be absent from school for more than 3...
read moreWhy have I received an appointment for the COPD sessions?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
GPs, practice nurses, community nurses and hospital staff are the main people who will ask us to see patient's with COPD for help and advice. This will usually be discussed with you before the referral is made. Many patient's with COPD have been admitted to hospital with an exacerbation and the...
read moreSmoking
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available. Look at the NHS choices webs...
read moreHealthy teeth
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Healthy teeth are important as your mouth is a source of bacteria and poor dentistry can also affect your diet. If you have any problems or if it has been a long time since you have seen your dentist please make an appointment to ensure your teeth are in good condition before your operation. We...
read moreI take herbal medicines, should I mention it to the team looking after me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Herbal medicines are often thought to be safe as they are ‘natural’. They do however have an effect on the body and can lead to side-effects and so should be used with care. They may interact with your other medicines, medical conditions, or be unsafe if you are undergoing surgery. Always let you...
read moreShould I bring my medicines in to hospital with me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Yes, you should bring your medicines in to hospital with you. This will help us to make sure you are prescribed the right medicines when you are admitted. If any of your medicines are ‘controlled medicines’, once we have checked the details, we may ask if you can arrange for someone to take this...
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