Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Wirral
Community hospital · founded 1852 · non-profit foundation
About
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the Wirral area, serving a population of over 330,000 people. The Trust operates two main hospitals: Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Arrowe Park Hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity, and diagnostics. Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is a specialist cancer hospital, providing world-class treatment and care for patients with all types of cancer. The Trust is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. They have a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals who are dedicated to meeting the needs of their patients. The Trust also invests heavily in research and innovation, ensuring that patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies. If you are looking for a healthcare provider that you can trust, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the right choice for you.
- Legal name
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 31 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Wirral
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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