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Support for Carers

Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025

The Trust values the importance of carers of people with dementia. We acknowledge that carers know their loved ones best and should be listened to. There is a carers pack which informs you of what to expect in the hospital signposting for support for carers and person with dementia. Included in t...

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Alcohol intake

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown.  It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery.  Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery.  Stopping...

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What happens at the clinic

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The Wirral TB Service is led by the Senior TB specialist nurse Lesley Brogelli. The TB service work closely with the Respiratory Consultants and we specialise in caring and treating people with TB and preventing its spread. Our service is used by children and adults on the Wirral with suspected o...

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Tag:   TB (5)     Tuberculosis (5)     chest (5)     cough (3)     clinic (22)     immunosuppressive (1)     Immunocompromised (1)     BCG (1)     vaccination (1)    

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...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     Chronic (2)     disease (4)     lung disease (3)     oxygen (9)     breathing (6)    

Our Locations

Last updated on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

We are proud that all of our hospital sites are smoke-free. Please don't smoke on any of our hospital grounds. Quitting is the best thing you'll ever do, and the NHS can help you to stop.For more information on getting support to quit, please visit the NHS Smokefree website.

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Having an operation (adults)

Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024

During your stay with us, it is important you prepare for your visit as best you can.  Please take time to read the helpful information for inpatients and day-cases below. It explains how to prepare for your visit and what you can expect on the day.   Process during the COVID-19 pandemic Pati...

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Freedom of Information

Last updated on Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides any person with the right to obtain information held by Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, subject to a number of exemptions. Under the Act, we are required to maintain and offer a range of information routinely published by the...

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