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Dementia Care
Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
Our aim at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals is to continually improve dementia care and deliver outstanding compassionate, person-centred care. What is dementia? The term ‘dementia’ describes a set of symptoms that include loss of concentration and memory problems, mood and behaviour change...
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Last updated on Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Every patient with dementia has a dementia care bundle, this means they receive personalised nursing care to ensure that all appropriate assessments and care is given. The symbol at the top of this page is known as the Dementia Forget Me Not symbol, and is used on the patient information board o...
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Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
The Trust values the importance of carers of people with dementia. We acknowledge that carers know their loved ones best and should be listened to. There is a carers pack which informs you of what to expect in the hospital signposting for support for carers and person with dementia. Included in t...
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Last updated on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Health Passports View our health passports video for Carer passports and Health & Wellbeing passport here: Our Safe Promise Group has been promoting the use of Health Passports in the Trust, don’t miss out on the advantages these passports bring to both patients and caregivers. CARER PA...
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Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
For more information about Dementia, visit NHS England's Website WIRRAL Central Advice and Duty Team Provides access to adult social care services, helping to signpost people to the most appropriate team for support. 0151 606 2006https://www.wirral.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-socia...
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Last updated on Sunday, April 22, 2018
OPP (Older Peoples Parliament) This group was established in January 2007 and works closely with the council, particularly adult social services. The membership is around 1500 and increases each month. They aim to support the older person of the Wirral and help deal with issues that affect us...
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Last updated on Monday, November 22, 2021
As Wirral’s largest employer, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the thriving heart of the local community. Comprising Wirral’s only Emergency Department, it is one of the biggest and busiest acute NHS trusts in the North West. The Trust has been recognised by numerous...
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Last updated on Friday, April 27, 2018
As Wirral’s largest employer, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the thriving heart of the local community. Comprising Wirral’s only Emergency Department, it is one of the biggest and busiest acute NHS trusts in the North West. The Trust has been recognised by numerous...
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