Results for: "wirral transfer of care (discharge) hub"

Health care associated infections (HCAIs)

Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018

HCAIs are infections acquired as a result of healthcare interventions. Infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) and Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have previously been considered to be the most common, however great results have been achieved in red...

Maternity care after previous loss

Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Tommy’s National Rainbow Clinic Study   About Pregnant people who have had a previous stillbirth, neonatal death or late termination of pregnancy.   What is involved? You will need to sign a study consent form Complete a set of questionnaires twice during your pregnancy   More in...

Epilepsy

Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The children's epilepsy nurse specialist supports families of children with epilepsy by acting as a link between hospital, school and home. If your child has a seizure or other episode of collapse, he/she may be seen first in clinic by the epilepsy nurse who may arrange further investigations be...

Better than ever care for our cancer patients

Last updated on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Cancer patients are receiving better care than ever at Wirral University Teaching Hospital according to latest national survey results. People who were in-patients or day cases in April, May and June last year gave feedback on their experience of cancer care at the Trust’s Arrowe Park and Clatte...

Vulnerable people to get urgent care at home

Last updated on Friday, December 20, 2024

Thousands of North West’s older and vulnerable people to get urgent care at home this winter Across the North West, thousands of older and frail patients will receive urgent treatment at home, as part of NHS plans to manage additional pressure this winter. Urgent Community Response (UCR) teams...

Medical Director urges people to be ready for winter

Last updated on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is urging people in the community to be ready for winter. Dr Nikki Stevenson, Medical Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, is encouraging people to make health their priority and prepare themselves for the approaching colder...

Plan for the future of your care with a Lasting Power of Attorney

Last updated on Thursday, October 26, 2023

It is always important to think about planning for the future to give yourself give peace of mind. When considering your health and welfare, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) ensure you remain in control when it matters most. It’s estimated that by next the year 2040, 9.1 million people will be...

Wirral End of Life Care Charter Care Kindness and Understanding Pledge