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X-ray

Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...

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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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National Healthcare Science Week: Histopathology

Last updated on Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Histopathology is located in the North West corner of Arrowe Park hospital, near the large chimney. Histopathology, also known as Cellular Pathology, is the microscopic study of tissue samples, taken during surgery or at post mortem, to establish the cause of disease. Diseases such as cancer are...

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When to visit a pharmacy

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Pharmacists and chemists play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of th...

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Dr Nicola Stevenson, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Dr Nicola (Nikki) Stevenson qualified as a doctor from The University of Liverpool (MBChB). She undertook her training throughout Cheshire and Merseyside during which time she obtained a Medical Doctorate (MD) which is a higher research degree awarded to medical professionals. She originally join...

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Lesley Davies, Joint Non-Executive Director and Joint Deputy Chair

Last updated on Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Lesley Davies OBE FCFE Lesley was appointed Joint Non-Executive Director for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in August 2025. Lesley is also the Deputy Chair for WUTH and WCHC. Previous to this, Le...

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Wirral maternity services meet national safety standards

Last updated on Monday, June 8, 2026

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has met all national maternity safety standards as part of the NHS Resolution Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), recognising the Trust’s continued commitment to providing safe care for women and babies.   The scheme is a national programme...

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