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Physical activity
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Adults who exercise are more likely to have health and brain benefits. Some exercise is better than none, but the recommendations are to be active daily with at least 2 ½ hours of moderate exercise in bouts of 10 minutes of more. An example of this would be to undertake 30 minutes 5 days a week...
read moreAugust Bank Holiday 2022
Last updated on Friday, August 26, 2022
The NHS in Wirral continues to see much higher levels of activity than normal for this time of year. If you have an urgent need, that can’t wait till the next working day, it’s still possible to speak to a GP in the evening, at weekends and on Bank Holidays. If you call your GP practice outside...
read moreDebs Smith, Chief People Officer
Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Deborah was appointed as Joint Chief People Officer for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in October 2024. Previous to this, Deborah held the position of Chief People Officer at WUTH since December 2021...
read moreStudent Nurse Placements
Last updated on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
We have developed a program within Cancer Services enabling students to work with a variety of healthcare professionals (for example, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Workers, Consultants, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services Staff) to gain an understanding of the patient j...
read moreTraining and Induction
Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
We want our volunteers to fulfil their potential and make a difference to our patients and staff, which is why our training programme is so important. As part of your on-boarding you will take part in a Trust Welcome Day and be given the tools to access Mandatory Training which will include Da...
read moreGet ready for the day of surgery
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Your admission letter will detail the time and location of your operation; this can take place at either Arrowe Park Hospital or Clatterbridge Hospital. Please ensure you read this carefully as it contains information which will help to ensure your surgery goes ahead as planned. Please contact u...
read morePulmonary Rehabilitation
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is an exercise and education programme for patients diagnosed with a chronic respiratory condition. The programme is run by specialist physiotherapists, but additional support is provided by respiratory nurses and dietitians during the education sessions. PR is widel...
read moreGoing to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
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