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Where to get help with my mental health

Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025

We know that mental health difficulties are more common when you live with pain, and it is important to reach out and ask for help if you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, OCD, panic or one of the many other difficulties people can experience.   Please note that while we are not a mental he...

Health chiefs issue warning as childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter

Last updated on Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Parents in Wirral are being encouraged to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data from Public Health England (PHE) shows cases are starting to rise in parts of the country. Respiratory illnesses, including colds and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are very com...

Health leaders urge people in Wirral to get boosted ahead of Christmas

Last updated on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Two years on since the NHS delivered the world's first COVID jab, kickstarting the most successful vaccine programme in our history, health leaders in Wirral are calling on the public to get boosted ahead of Christmas. The autumn campaign, which started just three months ago has seen over 750,00...

WUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety

Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024

For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...

Wirral Testers Embrace Decaf: Nearly 90% Ready to Brew Up Healthier Lives

Last updated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Wirral University Teaching Hospital recently conducted a ‘Taste the Difference’ challenge, revealing that 62% of participants could not distinguish between decaffeinated and caffeinated tea and coffee. A further 90% expressed willingness to switch to decaf after learning about its benefits. Orga...

How To Halve Your Risk of a Heart Attack In a Year

Last updated on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Quitting smoking can dramatically improve your health, with one of the most significant benefits being a 50% reduction in your risk of a heart attack after just one year. As Dylan Edwards, a senior clinician, and Smoke Free Strategic Lead for Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) said: “The...

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PANDA study into preventing anaemia related health problems during pregnancy