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Pressure Ulcers

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...

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Hand & Upper Limb

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

The Hand and Upper limb service treats all aspects of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery. The service is on the forefront of innovations and has introduced new techniques to the service. The team consists of: 4 consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A f...

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Tag:   sport (1)     injury (5)     carpal (1)     Arthroscopic (2)     key hole (1)     keyhole (2)     Neurophysiology (1)     hand (3)     limb (2)     upper (3)    

COPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Oxygen Service

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Based at Willow House at Clatterbridge Hospital the COPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Oxygen Service offers a specialist multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  A comprehensive home oxygen assessment and review servic...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     lung (10)     disease (4)     Pulmonary (10)     Obstructive (1)     rehabilitation (9)     oxygen (9)    

Ophthalmology (Eyes)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Ophthalmology is the medical and surgical management of conditions of the eye. Our department offers general ophthalmic services treating all common conditions and also runs a number specialist services. These include: Cataract Glaucoma Age-related macular degeneration Diabetic eye disease...

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Tag:   Eye (1)     Ophthalmology (1)     optics (1)     sight (2)     vision (8)     cornea (1)     retina (10)     retinal (2)     optometry (1)     orthoptic (1)     cataract (2)     Glaucoma (1)     degeneration (1)     eye lid (1)     Diabetic (2)     diabetes (15)    

Genetics in critically-ill patients

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

GenOMICC Study   What is the study about? Infectious diseases and severe injuries affect millions of people around the world every year. Most cases are mild, but some people become very unwell. Our genes (or DNA) determine how vulnerable we are to critical illness. If we could find the genes...

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital Celebrates Young Patient Bobby Harry’s Triumph Over Illness as he qualifies for the Junior Golf World Championships

Last updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

A child golf prodigy with juvenile arthritis who received life-changing care at Wirral University Teaching Hospital opened the Trust’s fundraising Charity Golf Day. Seven-year-old Bobby Harry, from Bebbington, who made a miraculous recovery with help from staff at Arrowe Park Hospital, set off...

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Youngest Non-Executive Director in the NHS appointed at Wirral Trusts

Last updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The youngest Non-Executive Director in the NHS has been appointed at Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Wirral Community Health and Care. Haris Sultan, 23, has been announced as the new Joint Non-Executive Director for the two Trusts and has big ambitions for his new role. He said: “I want...

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May Marks the Fight Against Skin Cancer: WUTH’s Call to Action for Prevention and Early Detection

Last updated on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As May ushers in its balmy days, it also casts a spotlight on the pressing issue of skin cancer. The observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder for us to prioritise prevention and early detection. Cancer Research UK's alarming statistics reveal that melanoma skin cancer diagn...

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