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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,138
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Wirral

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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