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Safety Thermometer

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...

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MDT Coordinators

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The MDT co-ordinators are responsible for entering all patients with a suspected cancer onto the Somerset Cancer database. This system then allows the co-ordinators to track the patients through out patients, diagnostics and co-ordinate results for discussion at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meet...

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Lymphoedema Service

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

The Lymphoedema Service provides treatment for patients with predominantly non-cancer related lymphoedema.  If patients have lymphoedema as a direct result of cancer, they will be referred to the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Lymphoedema Service. The Lymphoedema Service is provided for patients wh...

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Antibiotic treatment for abdomen infections

Last updated on Thursday, October 3, 2024

About The EXTEND study is looking at the antibiotic treatment of patients treated for serious abdominal infections. The study aims to see if a fixed 28 day duration of antibiotics is overall better for treating patients with serious abdominal infections than shorter courses of antibiotics as de...

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Welcome to our Research and Innovation Site

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

   For Patients For Researchers Meet the TeamFind Us   Research is a hugely important part of the Trust's strategy to provide leading healthcare to our local population because it allows patients to receive new treatments.  Watch this short video to find out why one of our patients wanted t...

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WUTH receives award for protecting lives through health and safety

Last updated on Friday, June 7, 2024

For the fifth year running, Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) has been presented with a top international achievement award for its world-class health and safety practice. By attaining five consecutive Gold Awards, the Trust has received a Gold Medal Award from the Royal Society for t...

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New Joint Chair and Chief Executive arrangements

Last updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) and Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) are pleased to announce the appointments of Sir David Henshaw as Joint Chair and Janelle Holmes as Joint Chief Executive. The appointments follow the conclusion and re...

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Wirral Perinatal Pelvic Health Service

Last updated on Thursday, July 11, 2024

It is common in pregnancy and throughout the postnatal period to experience symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. This can include: urinary or bladder leakage (known as incontinence), trouble controlling wind, painful / difficult intercourse, or pelvic organ prolapse. Whilst it is common, it is...

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