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New Mobile Breast Screening Unit Opens in Ellesmere Port to Improve Access for Local Women
Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2025
Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England. The mobile breast screening unit, run by the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme, is now based at Cheshire Oaks for the nex...
read moreWirral residents reminded to use NHS 111 online during bank holiday weekend
Last updated on Friday, August 29, 2025
Wirral residents reminded to use NHS 111 online during bank holiday weekend Wirral residents are being reminded to use NHS 111 online if they need non-emergency medical advice over the August Bank Holiday (Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August). Using the right service will help people g...
read moreMaternity team highlights the harmful effects of drinking in pregnancy
Last updated on Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Staff from the maternity team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) are calling attention to the serious risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and its impact on unborn babies. Partnering with Wirral Council’s Public Health department, the team engaged with expectant parents in th...
read moreWhen to use a Walk-in Centre
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Walk-in Centres (WiC) are nurse-led facilities that provide assessment, treatment and advice for minor injuries and illnesses including: infection and rashes emergency contraception and advice bruises burns and strains coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms sore throats and earache hayfever...
read moreFreedom of Information Request
Last updated on Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides any person with the right to obtain information held by Wirral University Teaching Hospital, subject to a number of exceptions. To make a request under the Freedom of Information Act, please visit our Freedom of Information page. Publicly availab...
read moreWUTH Estates, Facilities, and Capital team shortlisted for an award
Last updated on Monday, August 15, 2022
The Estates, Facilities, and Capital team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) have shortlisted for two award nominations at the Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards 2022. WUTH is being recognised for its investment in its infrastructure to support staff health and wellbeing coupled...
read moreLocal NHS encourages safe use and disposal of antibiotics during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Last updated on Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Healthcare leaders at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are encouraging residents across the region to ensure that they know how to take and safely dispose of antibiotics, during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (18-24 November). Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria change in response t...
read moreManaging pain
Last updated on Friday, December 6, 2024
Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...
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