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Diabetes
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 moreLymphoedema Service
Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025
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 moreCareers
Last updated on Friday, January 24, 2025
Would you like to be part of an award-winning and innovative NHS Foundation Trust that is at the forefront of clinical technology and patient care? As Wirral’s largest employer, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the thriving heart of the local community. Comprising Wirr...
read moreCarers Support
Last updated on Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Wirral University Teaching Hospital, recognises and appreciates the vital role Carers play in the life of all of our patients and we have joined the Regional Carers Passport scheme, We want to promote a culture that recognises Carers and their needs within our hospital. The Carers Passport will...
read moreWhat apprenticeships are available?
Last updated on Friday, February 21, 2020
A sample of apprenticeships which are available and being used in the Trust are listed below however you should contact the Leadership & Development team if you want clarification of an apprenticeship qualification to cover any job role: Clinical Healthcare SupportLevel 2 Clinical Healthcare...
read moreTrauma and Orthopaedics
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital provide specialist treatment for disorders to limbs and joints. The type of treatment we offer can be for bone problems such as arthritis or for problems involving ligaments, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue. Our...
read moreUrology Services
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
Urology is a surgical specialty caring for various ailments affecting kidneys, ureter, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs. The Urology team consists of nine consultants, one associate specialist and three specialist trainees. They are supported by four Uro-oncology nurses, three spe...
read morePre-Operative Assessment (POA) Questionnaire
Last updated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is introducing a digital Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) questionnaire to help patients prepare for surgery more smoothly. Patients will receive an email notification prompting them to check their patient portal inbox. Completing the questionnaire as so...
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