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Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help”
Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help” Yellow wristbands are used to quickly identify patients who may be at risk of falls or reduced mobility. This system helps staff, visitors, carers and patients to recognise when someone may: Need support to walk or transfer Be at higher risk of f...
read moreCOPD
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of lung conditions (for example, chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and can lead to damaged, 'obstructed', airways. The symptoms are usually a combination of: Increased breathlessness, especially when moving around Persistent c...
read moreMeet the Chair
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Inclusive Promise Group Chair Sophie Elwell Ward Manager – Ward 18 Tell us about yourself: I qualified as a Nurse 18 years ago; it is one of my proudest achievements. I have worked in Acute medicine, ITU and A&E, the community, Oncology, and I now manage an ENT & Surgical Ward here...
read moreWhat is a COPD exacerbation?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms. The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...
read moreWirral 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...
read moreChronic kidney disease
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? The EASi-KIDNEY study is testing whether a new medication, currently called BI 690517, can help slow down the progression of kidney disease or reduce the risk of heart disease. The medication is being tested in combination with an existing, well-known treatment call...
read moreInflammation
Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
IMMID About The IMID (Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases) BioResource has been established in collaboration with the NIHR BioResource to help and support research in IMID and research in health-related conditions more generally. The IMID BioResource is a component part of the NIHR BioResou...
read morePrior to Starting
Last updated on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Information Booklet Prior to starting the placement student nurses will be sent an information booklet hat has been designed to welcome them to their new team and to give an insight into the Cancer Services Team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. This also includes online learning that the...
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