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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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100,000th patient at Clatterbridge Diagnostics Centre

Last updated on Friday, April 5, 2024

A centre set up at Clatterbridge to reduce NHS waiting lists and increase capacity for earlier diagnosis has welcomed its 100,000th patient. Clatterbridge Diagnostics Centre was set up in July 2021 as a partnership between Wirral University Teaching Hospital and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre....

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Welcome Workstreams

Last updated on Monday, June 3, 2024

Welcome Promise Group Workstreams: Orientation Films Orientation films, also called patient education videos or welcome videos, are short informative films made by WUTH. These films help patients, carers and their families get ready for their hospital stay or medical procedure. We make these...

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Elbow and hand

Last updated on Thursday, May 1, 2025

Elbow and Hand pain Most elbow and hand pain has a very simple cause and clears up within a few days. The pain usually comes from strained or inflamed soft tissues such as tendons. You can normally treat this pain yourself with over-the-counter painkillers and a few days' rest, and you may not n...

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Can you purchase additional Orthoses privately?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Yes, certain orthoses can be purchased privately if you require additional items above your entitlement.  Please contact the Orthotic Department further information if you wish to do this.

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Gathering Feedback

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

Gathering Feedback We value the insights and perspectives of our patients, caregivers, volunteers, and staff. To gather feedback, we utilise a variety of channels, including surveys, Friends and Family Test (FFT) cards, social media platforms, our website, email, phone lines, on-site kiosks, and...

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Will you need more than one visit?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

You may need multiple visits.  For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted.  Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...

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When to use an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

You can go to an Urgent Treatment Centre if you need urgent medical attention, but it's not a life-threatening situation. Urgent treatment centres include walk-in centres, urgent care centres and minor injury units. They're GP-led and open for at least 12 hours a day every day of the week (...

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