Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is introducing a new parking system at Arrowe Park Hospital, with similar changes also planned for Clatterbridge Hospital.
From 1 July 2026, the Trust will begin rolling out an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system, replacing the current barrier-based parking system.
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30 June 2026
Health leaders across Cheshire and Merseyside are asking people to plan ahead and use NHS services appropriately, as industrial action by resident doctors coincides with rising temperatures and major public events.
The strikes are set to take place from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2026, which may result in fewer doctors being available and some disruption to services. During this period, NHS teams will prioritise life-saving care.
12 June 2026
Healthwatch Wirral is inviting Carers who support a person with mental health needs to join a special online BRIDGE Forum at the end of June. This focused session is a chance to connect with others, talk openly about challenges, and help shape better support for Carers across Wirral.
03 June 2026
Healthwatch Wirral will be attending the Commitment to Carers Conference on Monday 8 June at Eureka in Wallasey. Organised by Wirral Carers Alliance, this free event brings together carers, local services, and community organisations to share support, information, and ideas around building carer-friendly communities.
01 June 2026
On 6th May, Healthwatch Wirral, in collaboration with Peter Edwards Law, had the pleasure of hosting a free information event around Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs). It was an opportunity for people to understand more about what LPAs are, why they are important, how to set one up, and explore any other questions they had. Many people only learn about LPAs at a point of crisis, so our aim was to provide clear guidance before people reach that stage.
15 May 2026
A small number of passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being monitored at Arrowe Park Hospital as a precaution to Hantavirus. UK health authorities have confirmed that the risk to the general public remains very low, and there is no need for people to change their day‑to‑day activities.
11 May 2026
