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Foot and ankle
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Foot and Ankle Pain Most people experience pain in and around their feet or ankles at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most complex, hard-working regions of your body. It has 26 bones and 33 small joints, all held together by a network of soft tissue made up of muscles, tendons, ligam...
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 moreTreatment of lymphoedema
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity. Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...
read moreX-ray
Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...
read moreNHS 111 First
Last updated on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Stay safe and avoid waiting in the Emergency Department - Call 111 First if not an emergency or life threatening condition People on Wirral who need urgent NHS care are being asked to call the new NHS 111 First service before they decide to walk into the hospital Emergency Department (A&E)....
read moreHonouring midwives, guardians of birth and maternal health (International Day of the Midwife 2024)
Last updated on Friday, May 3, 2024
As International Day of the Midwife on 5th May approaches, and with celebrity interest in the career hitting the headlines recently, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is preparing to celebrate the day by spotlighting the roles of some of their students and staff in what is widely recogni...
read moreCOVID-19 vaccinations at antenatal clinics launched on World Patient Safety Day
Last updated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for everyone during pregnancy at their antenatal clinics at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The new initiative was launched as part of the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day on Friday, 17th September, the focus of which was “safe mat...
read morePlan for the future of your care with a Lasting Power of Attorney
Last updated on Thursday, October 26, 2023
It is always important to think about planning for the future to give yourself give peace of mind. When considering your health and welfare, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) ensure you remain in control when it matters most. It’s estimated that by next the year 2040, 9.1 million people will be...
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