Donate Our Mission is to be OUTSTANDING for our patients, our communities and each other Hospital infection Latest hospital infection figures and historic information. Change my appointment Hospital infection We understand that many patients are concerned about hospital acquired infections such as MRSA and C-difficile (C.diff) when they come into hospital. At Warrington and Halton hospitals, infection control is one of our key priorities and the numbers of infections at our hospitals has reduced by over 90% in the last three years. Last year we had the lowest rate of infections per hospital bed day amongst hospital of our kind in the North West region. We publish our infection figures each month at our trust board meeting. Latest information MRSA rates - latest information Clostridium difficile - latest information E.coli bloodstream infections Want to know more? The Captain Sir Tom Moore Building at Halton Hospital The Breast Care Centre First Floor, Kendrick Wing Warrington Hospital Paediatric OPD - temporary relocation of services to Halton Legh Street, Warrington Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre Ward B18 Recruitment ED Nurse Recruitment New ‘Rugby League Cares for NHS’ project supports healthcare heroes Warrington Hospital Commences Major A&E Expansion Mobile App privacy statement New Acute Respiratory Unit for Warrington Hospital Construction update for Emergency Department Plaza extension Come and join us for our Breast Cancer Awareness events throughout October in Warrington, Halton, St Helens & Knowsley. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Say Thank You Janet Johnson - Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Work at WHH Natalie Duthie - Operating Department Practitioner Natalie Meaden - Occupational Therapist Advanced Clinical Practitioner Rachel Heesom, Dietetic Assistant Practitioner Naomi Frost - Specialist Clinical Lead Dietitian Louise Spence, Dysphagia Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Jennifer Tolley - Radiographer Eddie Gordon - Orthotist Faye Mather - Advanced Orthoptist-Paediatric Lead AHPs’ Day is an annual opportunity for AHPs to come together and celebrate being part of the AHP family, and the day gives an opportunity to showcase to others the impact they make to the delivery of high quality care. AHP Day 2021 Click here for more information. WHH Team Highly Commended in Patient Safety Awards National Physician Associate Week - 4th-8th October 2021 Halton Hospital unveils £3m investment in new services The Captain Sir Tom Moore Building (formerly known as Cheshire and Merseyside Treatment Centre) at the rear of Halton General Hospital is home to our new state of the art Breast Care Centre. The new Breast Care Centre at Halton Hospital is now open! Breast Service Public Consultation Supports Service Move Residents urged to support bid for new hospitals in Warrington and Halton A high quality and flexible workforce is the key to being able to provide high quality patient care. NHS Professionals Bank Emergency Department at Warrington Hospital under Extreme Pressure WHH Gynae Assessment Unit celebrates 3 years of helping women to avoid A&E ICU and Maternity shortlisted in prestigious national awards Your local NHS offers many different options to ensure you can access the most appropriate care for your health concerns and conditions. Consider Your Options Macmillan Cancer Centres in the North West are joining forces to host a month-long virtual Health and Wellbeing Event this September, providing ‘bigger and better’ support for anyone who has been affected by cancer across Cheshire, Merseyside and West Lancashire. Macmillan to host virtual Health and Wellbeing Event The A&E department at Warrington Hospital is under extreme pressure and colleagues are doing all they can to treat those with the most urgent need. A&E department at Warrington Hospital under pressure Jerry - from ‘Nigeria to the NHS’ Warrington Hospital Surgeon to cycle 1666km for charity Warrington Hospital A&E advice and guidance from Dr Colin Wong – Consultant Paediatrician NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings and follow social distancing Bribery Act 2010 & Trust Anti-Bribery Strategy Prime Minister’s recognition of volunteers’ support for WHH staff COVID-19 Vaccination drop in at Warrington Hospital for over 18s Final week to have a say on proposals for changes to Breast Screening, Assessment and Symptomatic services WHH Maternity project showcase shortlisted for the 2021 HSJ Patient Safety Awards Our Quality Strategy 2021-2024 Nursing and Midwifery Strategy Overseas Patients NHS Big Tea - You're invited to a tea party like no other - Thurs 8th July, 2-4pm, Pickering Arms Thelwall Hospital Visiting Arrangements - Cheshire and Merseyside Welcome to Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Maternity Services Final call to have a say on proposals for a new health hub at Runcorn Shopping City Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WHH), in partnership with St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation trust (STHK), currently provides Breast Screening Services (Mammography), Breast Assessment and Symptomatic Breast Services for Warrington, Halton, St Helens and Knowsley. Public Consultation: Reconfiguration of Breast Screening, Assessment and Symptomatic services Phased reintroduction of patient visiting at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals New therapy garden provides a special outdoor space for patients on Warrington Hospital’s Stroke Unit Formal consultation launches to seek further views on proposals for a new health hub at Runcorn Shopping City Our approach to reducing waiting lists Reconfiguration of Breast Screening, Assessment and Symptomatic services Volunteers from the Cheshire and Merseyside area are being asked to sign up to the latest COVID-19 vaccine study to be rolled out across the UK. Volunteers Needed for Latest UK COVID-19 Vaccine Study Launched in Halton, Cheshire ICU steps Chester are a support group for anyone who has experienced critical illness within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ICU steps Chester ICON Week WHH has been shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Value Awards 2021 A view from our staff Job roles Nursing and Midwifery Why work at WHH? About the Trust Staff Benefits New clinical research facility at Halton Hospital site opens New Health Hub could host outpatient services at Runcorn Shopping City New Health Hub could host outpatient services at Runcorn Shopping City Your Views: Hospital Outpatient Services at Runcorn Shopping City Halton Clinical Research Unit (HCRU) Details of our screening locations Maps and Directions An easy guide to a Mammogram New state-of-the-art OPTOS machine arrives at Warrington Hospital We would like to hear your views and experiences from your recent mammogram screening appointment. Patient Survey Patient Survey Video/case studies Registered Nurse Trainee Nursing Associates (TNA) How do I become a HCA? The Keele STarT Back Screening Tool Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire - Initial MSK HQ Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire - Final MSK HQ Learning disability and autism, dementia and mental health engagement and communications advice Teddies with messages bring gift of love for patients in intensive care this Christmas First patients receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Warrington Hospital Visiting Arrangements - 21st December 2020 update The Trust's virtual Thank you Awards 2020. Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust holds extra special Thank You Awards for its staff WHH finance team win national team of the year accolade WHH wins prestigious national award for COVID-19 recruitment experience Warrington Hospital’s Covid-19 ‘Black Box’ scoops prestigious national innovation award EU settlement scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Facility opens for Staff Warrington Intensive Care Support Group: Thursday 10th December, 18:00 - 20:00 Welcome to our CPAP service page. The CPAP service is located in the Cardio-Respiratory Department at The Nightingale Building, formerly known as Halton Hospital. It is run by a small team of dedicated clinical physiologists. We hope you find this information useful as an additional support tool for your CPAP therapy. CPAP The new £1.2 million midwifery-led unit for expectant mums and their new arrivals from all over the region opens its doors today, Tuesday 1 December. New midwifery-led unit, The Nest, opens at Warrington Hospital Patient Lisa Colledge shares her story with us as we close on the month of November - Mouth Cancer awareness month. Mouth Cancer Awareness: My Story Airline crew aim to keep NHS staff spirits flying high six months after launch of Wingman Lounge at Warrington hospital COVID update - Warrington Guardian Column - From Kimberley Salmon-Jamieson, Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Executive Join in our virtual festive ‘Jingle all the Way’ event – 19th to 24th December 'Moobs and Boobs’ campaign sets off for breast cancer patients First of a kind partnership supports patients ahead of surgery - Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Help Us, Help You Campaign “I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want!!”….. if you ask me!! AHP Day - Radiographers Blog We are celebrating the contribution that our PAs make across the Trust. Today is national Physician Associate (PA) Day Accessing your hospitals and the NHS COVID-19 app information COVID-19 Current status Accessing Your Medical Records Patient Experience Strategy Halton and Warrington Community Urgent Eyecare Service Antenatal clinics at Safety Central are the first stage in providing support for parents-to-be through pregnancy, birth and beyond Families in Lymm and surrounding areas set to benefit from new partnership Local residents urged to contact NHS 111 first if they need urgent – but not emergency - NHS care Shared Reading programme delivers incredible connections and powerful moments for patients Trust shortlisted for national patient experience award Notice of Annual Members Meeting NHS Spitfire to fly over Warrington Hospital Warrington Hospital Intensive Care Support Group - NEW DATE - 10th September, 6:00-8:00pm Charity campaign aims for the skies to give mums-to-be an outstanding birth experience Warrington’s £1.5m Birth Centre nears completion Safeguarding Team launches ‘Silence Hides Violence’ campaign Spotlight on Safeguarding WHH Response to PM’s Winter Funding announcement – 11 August 2020 WHH thanks Warrington’s Macy Owen for making life more bearable for patients and staff Chief Executive’s Award for Macy Owen and her Rainbows Here you’ll find all the support and information about your recovery from COVID-19. Whether you have been isolating at home, or have been treated in hospital, the following guide will support you in your recovery. COVID 19 – Your Recovery Major NHS Charities Donation Received at Warrington Hospital Trust’s former Orthopaedic Centre to be renamed in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore Arise Captain Sir Tom of Halton WHH Shortlisted for Four Patient Safety Awards WHH says 'Thank You' to those who supported our patients, their loved ones and our staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read how in our Your Hospitals newsletter out now. We say THANK YOU! The patient video and leaflets will provide you with a step by step guide on how to attach your lifecard monitor, using it and returning it. Attaching Lifecard Monitor – Multi Day Recordings Warrington and Halton Hospitals Trust has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Bronze Award from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), reflecting its commitment and support for defence personnel. Trust receives prestigious award for commitment to armed forces Warrington Hospital plays key part in COVID Recovery Trial WHH now live with Eduroam Face masks and coverings to be worn by visitors and staff to prevent COVID-19 transmission Face masks and coverings to be worn by visitors and staff to prevent COVID-19 transmission The patient video and leaflets will provide you with a step by step guide on how to attach your lifecard monitor, using it and returning it. How to Guide: Attaching Lifecard Monitor MSKCATS Self-Referral Form Press Statement: Jo (Joselito) Habab, RIP Covid Positive Patients in ICU Sky documentary Coronavirus: The Home Front Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals has introduced a number of innovative measures to support patients who are currently unable to receive visitors due to the Covid-19 restrictions. New ‘Keep in Touch’ measures helps keep Patients and loved ones close A £1.2m state-of-the-art Canon CT Aquillion ONE PRISM scanner has begun scanning patients at Warrington Hospital, thanks to investment provided by the Department of Health in October 2019. First of a kind CT Scanner opens at Warrington Hospital Advice for parents during COVID-19: what to do if your child is unwell or injured Our team will be happy to help deliver emails to your loved ones. Simply fill out the form below and we will do our best to deliver messages we receive before 12 noon on the same day. Contact a Patient As we continue our combined and shared efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, we wish to thank the Warrington and Halton communities for their kind words and support for our essential and front-line staff. LEADERS SAY ‘THANK YOU’ TO WARRINGTON AND HALTON COMMUNITIES Call to Arms Recruitment Drive Launched Hospital appeals for care packages for patients and staff Community Hub Opens at Warrington Hospital From Friday 3rd April 2020 the Halton Hospital site will be temporarily reconfigured in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Covid-19 (coronavirus) Temporary reconfiguration of Halton Hospital Improving our accessibility by linking with what3words app. Accessibility Locations using what3words Visiting Suspended from Friday 27th March 2020 Visiting further restricted due to Covid-19 Further Restrictions on Hospital Visiting Elective procedures and Outpatient appointments during the Covid-19 outbreak We would like to provide you with as much information as possible in relation to COVID-19 if you are pregnant, having your baby, or have recently had a baby with our maternity service. Warrington Hospital Maternity Services: COVID-19 Coronavirus - for women using our maternity services Baby Diary Neonatal Launch - Tuesday 17th March 2020 (last updated 18 March) Important Update about the coronavirus (COVID-19) (last updated 16 March) Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) The Tiny Stars Support Group and Mothers Day Service have been cancelled until further notice If feel you need support please contact Debra Email Address: Debra.yates@nhs.net Telephone Number: 07920567605 CANCELLATION: Tiny Stars Support Group and Mothers Day Service Latest advice for patients, visitors and the public about Coronavirus Coronavirus COVID-19 - latest update Latest Update: 5 March - Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) 25.2.2020 Coronavirus Concerns - A reminder Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals are holding an event to help patients, the community and staff to look after their heart health on the 4th March 2020. LOVE YOUR HEART THIS MARCH WITH WHH! WHH Digital Strategy Information for patients, visitors and the public on coronavirus Information about the Coronavirus and advice for patients. Warrington and Halton Hospitals has joined the World Health Organisation’s Nurse and Midwife of the Year 2020 programme celebrating all things nursing and midwifery. Year of Nurse and Midwife off to flying start at WHH Children from Woolston CofE Primary School have been given the low down on the best ways to look after their hearts by Warrington and Halton Hospital’s Cardiologist Dr Ahmed Farag. Warrington children learn how to look after their hearts The main entrance at Warrington Hospital is currently having an upgrade Warrington Hospital Main Entrance Upgrade Information for patients, visitors and general public - Coronavirus Join us! Nurse Recruitment Open Day - 24 January 2020 ICON Coping with Crying plan Red Book page NHS services and commissioners in Halton, Warrington, St Helens and Knowsley have joined forces again to promote their innovative campaign #letsdoittogether. Local NHS services ask the public #letsdoittogether Smoking We will share project materials in this section for use by other organisations and the public. Resources Promotional Materials New Chief Executive and New Name for Warrington and Halton’s Hospitals Midwife-led Centre will offer even more choice for Mums-to-Be New £1.5m Birth Centre for Warrington Hospital The Trust is offering free mouth cancer screenings at Warrington Hospital on Wednesday 13th November, as part of our continued support of Mouth Cancer Action Month. November is Mouth Cancer Action Month: If in doubt get it checked Serious Case Reviews National Organisations Research policies and procedures Resources Case Studies Tell us about your good practice Workforce Development Social Media Leaflets Posters Films Practical Tools An introduction to ICON - Babies Cry, You Can Cope! Overview: ICON Abusive Head Trauma/ICON toolkit Supporting under-represented groups and young people into the workplace Widening Participation The Butterfly Team at Warrington Hospital and Child Bereavement UK will be hosting a Wave of Light Service to raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss in Warrington during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th to 15th October). Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019 launches in Warrington and Halton A full list of contact numbers for our wards on Warrington and Halton Hospital site. Ward Contact Numbers Members of the public are welcome to take a look behind the scenes at Cheshire & Merseyside’s leading Orthopaedic Centre (CMTC) during an open day at the Halton Hospital site 12-4pm on Wednesday 11 September 2019. Hospital to Open its Doors to the Public Respiratory Services Warrington and Halton Hospitals (WHH) is one of 10 Trusts nationally that has been selected to participate in the testing of a Faster Diagnosis Standard for patients with suspected cancer. Testing Phase for Review of Cancer Access Standards – Referral to Diagnosis in 28 Days The Trust will hold its AGM on Weds 11th September 2019 between 4-6pm, Halton Hospital Education Centre, Runcorn WA7 2HH. Notice of Annual Members Meeting (AGM) and Open Day 2019 Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools Orthoptic Eye Care Service Special Educational Needs (SEN) Orthoptic Service Local charity refurbishes ‘Outstanding’ Butterfly Bereavement Suite Change my appointment CQC rates hospital Critical Care OUTSTANDING The things that you don't expect when you're expecting blog: All shapes and sizes Part 2 7th Appleton (Hillcliffe) Girl Guides have overwhelmed the Trust with their generosity this week when they delivered 20 comfort bags for patients and their families. Guides provide comfort bags to patients Warrington and Halton Hospitals launches programme aimed at helping parents and carers across Cheshire Coping with a crying baby WHSmith's and M&S Food to Go opens at Warrington Hospital main entrance WHSmith's and M&S Food to Go opens at Warrington Hospital WHH Charity raises £100k for pirate-themed outdoor play area on Children’s Ward Ahoy, Me Hearties! Presentation for Primary Care Maternity Continuity of Care - Change to RecordingPractice Thank you cake from patient’s family Mel Pickup, long-serving Chief Executive of Warrington and Halton Hospitals, is to leave the Trust to take up a new position as Chief Executive for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT and System leader for the Bradford health and care partnership. Mel Pickup, Chief Executive to leave Warrington and Halton Hospitals The young knitters of Bewsey Lodge Primary School presented the neonatal unit at Warrington Hospital with their latest pieces from their after school knitting club, which included brightly coloured blankets, hats, cardigans and booties. Primary Knitters keeping our neonatal babies warm! The Halton Education Centre provides a range of meeting/ training rooms based in Runcorn, it is easily accessible off the M56. These Halton meeting rooms offer great value for money and our team will be on hand to provide any support you may need. Runcorn Meeting rooms / Halton Education Centre / Halton Meeting rooms. Halton Education Centre Information for expectant women being offered induction of labour. Induction of Labour Our Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU), on C20 turns 1, today, 18 June. Gynaecology Assessment Unit celebrates first birthday This month marks five years since the Trust opened its specialist dementia ward, the Forget Me Not unit (B12) at Warrington Hospital. To mark this special occasion hospital charity WHH Charity is hosting the formal opening of the fully completed Forget me Not Dementia garden. Fully completed Forget Me Not Dementia Garden opens at Warrington Hospital WHH's Safety Huddle is one year old today! Staff from all wards/services/depts 'huddle' for 15mins each morning and has seen 376 alerts/information shared, 156 challenges and solutions sorted, 14 Halt moments dealt with and 206 lovely Bright Spots celebrated. This fantastic patient safety initiative has been shortlisted in the prestigous national Patient Safety Awards to be announced in Manchester in July as well as being finalists in the Safety and Health Excellence Awards and the - thank you #TeamWHH for making WHH even safer for our patients!! WHH Safety Huddle is ONE today! The trust’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontic department are supporting National Smile Month and are encouraging the public to learn a little more about why a healthy smile is so important and share tips on how to improve and maintain it. National Smile Month Can't find it? The Warrington Intensive Care Support Group was founded to allow patients and their family and friends to meet together in an informal setting and talk about their experiences and concerns. Warrington Intensive Care Support Group A unique opportunity to get a 'behind the scenes' look at Cheshire and Merseyside's Leading Orthopaedic Centre as part of our 'Experience of Care' Week. Meet the surgeons and teams and tour theatres, radiology, physiotherapy suites. Lean more about our new hospitals plans for Warrington and Halton plus our new My Choice offer - By the NHS, for the NHS. Registration essential as places are limited, FREE parking and refreshments for attendees; email whh.communications@nhs.net or via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behind-the-scenes-at-cmtc-open-day-tickets-60534211456 Behind the Scenes at CMTC - 24 April 2-5pm At Warrington Hospital and out in Warrington community we provide assessment and, if appropriate, therapy programmes, support and advice for people who have acquired difficulties with communication and/or swallowing. Adult Speech and Language Therapy WHH Publishes 5-year Strategy and Clinical Strategy Building upon the Let’s Do It Together campaign we launched in December, leading up to and during the Easter Bank Holiday, (Monday 15th April until Tuesday 23rd April) across the NHS in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington we’ll be running a joint social media campaign. Let's Do It Together The legal right to a personal health budget has been extended to people who access wheelchair services, through Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWB), which is replacing the current wheelchair voucher scheme. Personal Wheelchair Budgets (PWB) Our bereavement service offers one-to-one support for relatives and those close to patients who have died in the hospital. The service offers practical advice and support about what needs to be done during this difficult time. Bereavement Service Looking to do work experience with us? This page will tell you everything you need to know about applying. Work Experience at WHH Our nurse-led tissue viability service provides advice and support to nursing and healthcare professionals, aiming to develop and improve practice and raise the quality and standards of care in Tissue Viability for hospital inpatients. Tissue Viability Service Warrington and Halton Hospital’s Nutrition and Dietetic team are once again supporting this year’s Nutrition and Hydration Week (11-17th March). This year’s focus is on ‘Reinforce, Focus and Energise’ and to highlight the importance of nutrition and hydration. Nutrition and Hydration Week at WHH To inform service users a change in format of reprinted Sunquest Ice Request Forms and to clarify the correct use of the reprint function for Pathology requests. Sunquest ICE Form Reprint Alert Dawn Wright, an associate practitioner at Warrington Hospital’s Emergency Department has been living with cervical cancer since December 2017 and continues to work throughout her diagnosis and treatment. Dawn Wright: Living and Working with Cancer Telephone fault If you would like to say thank you to the hospital, a department or a member of staff, we would love to hear from you. Messages of Thanks The main car park from Lovely Lane will be re-surfaced. Car parking: Satruday 16 February Pregnant? Self-refer to us by filling out the online form here Come along on Saturday 9th March, 10:00am - 2:30pm in the Antenatal Clinic in Croft Wing, Warrington Hospital. Maternity Open Day and Wellbeing Event On Thursday 14th February 2019, 9:00am - 2:00pm at Whitecross Community Centre, Lexden Street, Warrington , WA5 1PT Planned and Emergency Hospital Care - What Matters to YOU and YOUR Individual Needs? At Warrington and Halton Hospitals we have a combined total of 16 Operating Theatres and 2 Maternity Theatres across our 2 hospital sites. Theatres - Coming in for surgery Our Department of Orthotics helps to treat and rehabilitate patients by providing an orthosis to aid movement, correct deformity and relieve discomfort. Orthotics Warrington and Halton Hospitals Smart Heart campaign, which works with children across the boroughs and further afield will be displaying their artwork at an exhibition between 1st and 13th February, at The Gateway Centre in Warrington. Smart Heart Exhibition The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, throat and the head and neck . Ear, Nose and Throat Details of the NHS Long Term Plan NHS Long Term Plan Launched today Smoke spotted at Warrington Hospital's Kendrick Wing, Christmas Eve To all of our patients, partners, suppliers and our communities Season's Greetings! A new Acute Cardiac Care Unit has been created at Warrington Hospital merging the former cardiac ward C21 in Croft Wing with the Coronary Care Unit located in Appleton Wing. New Acute Cardiac Care Unit for Warrington Hospital Wednesday 27th March 2019 Next Primary – Acute Care Engagement Event Rybrook Jaguar, Warrington delivered some welcome Christmas cheer to Warrington Hospital’s Children’s Ward this week, in the form of presents for the wards young patients. Rybrook Jaguar delivers some Christmas cheer to Warrington Hospital Children’s Ward A new state-of-the-art Discharge Suite has opened today at Warrington Hospital, designed to provide a comfortable, supported environment for patients to commence their onward journey home or to their next care setting. New Discharge Suite opens at Warrington Hospital Breast Screening Search Results This week marks the start of the first national advanced practice week. Across the country organisations will be celebrating the contribution that these individuals make to care that our patients receive. First National advanced practice week Breast screening saves lives Breast Leaflet Leaflet about breast screening for women with a higher risk of breast cancer Higher Risk Surveillance Our stroke service strives to achieve high quality patient care. We provide a comprehensive service which aims to ensure that every stroke patient receives the best care throughout their journey from admission to follow up after discharge. Stroke Services Contact us This is now being offered as part of the Warrington, Halton, St Helens & Knowsley breast screening programme. This can be undertaken at either Warrington Hospital or St Helens Hospital. Higher Risk Screening Latest News Become familiar with your breasts and how they change. Learn about breast awareness Be Breast Aware We screen at a number of convenient places across Warrington, Halton, St Helens and Knowsley. Find out where. When will I be screened Further Tests Symptoms & Results What? Why? Who? FAQs Publications I have received my appointment I want to learn more about Breast Screening Breast screening Home Give one hour to donate one unit to save three lives.More information here. Save a life. give blood. The group, WHH Clinicians and Friends, are running to raise funds to bring the Serious Illness Care Programme to Warrington and Halton Hospitals. Chester Marathon for WHH Charity. The Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MSKCATS) is service for patients aged 16 and over with any muscle or joint problem who have a Widnes or Runcorn GP Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MSK CATS) The Halton Community Therapy team is an integrated multi-disciplinary team composed of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy assistants serving Halton residents aged 18+, who are registered with a Halton GP. Halton Community Therapy Team Providing patients with prescription medication as an inpatient and outpatient service. Pharmacy We provide a full range of orthopaedic surgery - including hip replacements, sports medicine and upper and lower joint specialties. Orthopaedics Our paediatric team provide a wide range of specialist and general services for children and young people. Paediatrics (Children's Services) Providing support and advice on your infant feeding choices, such as breastfeeding and formula (bottle) feeding. Infant Feeding (Breastfeeding) Our Maternity Unit supports women to birth their babies, whether your choice is to have your baby at home or here at Warrington in our modern, fully equipped Maternity Unit. Maternity Services Our neonatal unit provides care for babies born prematurely or who need some extra expert care after being born. Neonatal Unit The Macmillan Delamere Support and Information Service at Halton General Hospital provides a confidential, drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer. Macmillan Delamere Support and Information Centre Interventional Radiology Our gynaecology services are provided by a highly specialised team of medical and nursing staff. Gynaecology Please note from 1st October 2019, sexual health services in Halton including contraception, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections will be delivered by Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (RLBUHT). Sexual Health Service - Halton An endoscopy is used to investigate unusual symptoms and to help perform types of surgery. We have specialist endoscopy units at both of our hospital sites. Endoscopy We provide services at both Warrington and Halton hospitals and our philosophy is to support patients and health care professionals to manage care safely and effectively in both primary (community) and secondary (hospital) care. Diabetes Critical Care Units are specialist hospital wards that provide intensive care treatment and monitoring for people in a critically ill or unstable condition. Critical Care (Intensive Care) We provide an extensive cardiology service with a full cardio-respiratory department, cardiac catheter laboratory and the Acute Cardiac Care Unit at Warrington Hospital. We also provide outpatient services, ECG and a cardiac rehabilitation service at Halton General Hospital. Cardiology The Cardio Respiratory Department consists of a dedicated team of cardiac physiologists, associate practitioners and assistant technical officers that provide a wide variety of cardiac investigations to inpatients, outpatients and GP open access referrals. Cardio Respiratory Department We provide a first class breast surgery service at Warrington and Halton Hospitals. This is mainly based at Halton General Hospital, although some complex surgery work takes place at Warrington Hospital. Breast Surgery Other useful numbers Freedom of Information requests Media Contacts The Finance and Commercial Development Division provide financial, procurement, contracting and commercial development support and advice to the Trust to achieve its financial targets and provide high quality healthcare that are financially sustainable. The Finance and Commercial Development Division Urology is one of the most varied branches of surgery, encompassing diseases of kidneys, bladder and prostate. Urology Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Physiotherapy We provide an extensive vascular service at the hospitals with outpatient services provided at Warrington Hospital, Halton General Hospital and in Widnes. Vascular Surgery Whatever your goals, WHH can put you in touch with those who can help you every step of the way. Stop Smoking Support Service Warrington Hospital ICU Team run a support group for former patients and their family and friends to aid in ongoing recovery. ICU Steps support group Vision Assessment for children born prematurely or with a low birth weight. Orthoptic Assessment of ex-premature babies Orthoptic services to patients with stroke and acquired brain injury. Orthoptic Stroke Service Warrington Orthoptic department are now delivering a vision screening service for all reception aged children in Warrington. Orthoptic Vision Screening Orthoptics refers to a discipline dealing with the detection, diagnosis and management of patients with eye disorders such as nystagmus, binocular vision, and amblyopia. Orthoptics Breast screening for the Warrington, Halton and St Helens area is managed from the screening office in the Kendrick Wing, Warrington Hospital. Breast Screening The Radiology Department provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging services and is available on both hospital sites. Radiology The Rehabilitation Unit provides a comprehensive outpatient occupational therapy and physiotherapy assessment and treatment service. Rehabilitation Unit - Halton Prosthetic Rehabilitation is a physiotherapy service, offering outpatient rehabilitation to primary and established amputees who use or have the potential to use a prosthetic limb. Prosthetic Rehabilitation Our Pathology Department is located mainly at Warrington Hospital on the first floor in Appleton Wing, with additional facilities in the Mortuary. Pathology The Palliative Care Team gives specialist advice and information to people facing any serious illness, not just cancer. Palliative Care Our Outpatient Occupational Therapy Service has a friendly and approachable team of therapists experienced in treating patients presenting with a range of conditions of varying complexity. Outpatient Occupational Therapy Outpatient Neurology Physiotherapy is a unique service which provides specialist physiotherapy intervention with a normal movement background and contemporary interventions in neurology rehabilitation. Outpatient Neurology Physiotherapy The Orthotic Department provide care for those people who require Orthotic intervention or advice from skilled professionals. The Orthotic Department has vast experience in diabetic foot care, knee bracing, spinal injuries, paediatrics and vascular problems. Orthotics Warrington & Halton NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary Trauma and Orthopaedic service to the population of Mid Mersey, which includes fracture clinics and orthopaedic clinics, day case surgery, trauma and inpatient surgery. Orthopaedics Our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service is provided by a team of Physiotherapists who are specialists in the treatment of muscles, joints, tendons and ligament problems. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - Halton Welcome to our dedicated page designed to provide you with information about how to apply for an medical student elective placement at Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust. Medical Student Elective Placements at WHH Welcome Physician Associate Students to our dedicated page designed to provide you with information about our current PA Learning Programme here at Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust. Student Physician Associates Welcome Medical Students to our dedicated page designed to provide you with information about the 4th year programme here at Warrington and Halton NHS Foundation Trust. Medical Students Foundation Year 1 and 2 We provide an extensive gastroenterology service - based mainly at Warrington Hospital and providing services at Halton General Hospital as well. Gastroenterology and Endoscopy We provide services at both Warrington and Halton hospitals and our philosophy is to support patients and health care professionals to safely manage and care effectively for patients in the community and hospital. We support patients with Diabetes and Endocrine conditions. Diabetes and Endocrinology The Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (CATS) is a musculoskeletal triage service, staffed by Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioners (AMP) who are specialists physiotherapists. Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Orthodontics (Ortho meaning straight and dontics meaning teeth) is a specialised branch of dentistry that is concerned with straightening irregular teeth and jaws. Orthodontics Angiography is a test that uses an injection of contrast (X-ray ‘dye’) to visualise the coronary arteries of the heart using X-rays. The test shows if the arteries have narrowed and helps decide what management the patient requires in the future. Cardiac Angiography (Cardiac Catheterization) The urgent treatment centre provides care for illness as well as injury and preventing local people from needing to travel to A&E. Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre Palliative Care is an approach that strives to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who face life-threatening illness, by providing pain and symptom relief, spiritual and psychosocial support from diagnosis to the end of life into bereavement. Palliative Care We provide anaesthetic services across our hospital sites. Anaesthesia literally means ‘loss of sensation’. Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics. Anaesthetics Occupational therapy provides practical support to enable people to facilitate recovery and overcome any barriers that prevent them from doing the activities (occupations) that matter to them. Occupational Therapy This multidisciplinary team treats adults and children within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings. We provide an evidence based service to our patients to help treat a range of conditions with dietary therapy. Dietetics Warrington Anticoagulation Service is a Nurse led team managed by the Pharmacy Department with clinical leadership provided by the Consultant Haematologists. Anticoagulation Service We provide urgent treatment for serious and life threatening conditions for patients from across Warrington, Runcorn and Widnes. Accident and Emergency (A&E) Our ophthalmology department provides first class eye care and surgical services for a wide range of eye conditions. Ophthalmology Warrington and Halton Hospitals will hold their Annual Members Meeting on Thursday 13 September, 4-6pm at the Education Centre, Halton General Hospital. Annual Members Meeting Forms 2 Forms The Cardiac Rehabilitation service is provided by a multidisciplinary team delivering Ischaemic Heart Disease and Heart Failure rehabilitation programmes in accordance with BACPR and NICE guidelines. Cardiac Rehabilitation The Audiology Service is provided by a friendly and approachable multi-disciplinary team. We deliver the service across both hospital sites, Highfield Hospital (Widnes)and also in various community settings. Audiology Waiting times and other stats Performance You can find the latest referral and service news from the trust, as well as details of latest appointments in this section. News & Events See the report See our Clinical Support vacancies Clinical Support Apprenticeships See our Administrative & Estates vacancies Administrative & Estates Here at WHH we offer an abundance of training and development opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a change or support to take the next step in your career; WHH has a range of training and development opportunities that could be perfect for you. Train at WHH See our Medical and Dental vacancies Doctors, Consultants and Dentists See our Scientist and Technicians vacancies Scientist and Technicians The latest edition of Your Hospitals. Your Hospitals - Spring/Summer edition 2018 See our Allied Health Professionals vacancies Allied Health Professionals Our departments undertake a full range of radiographic examinations, with the service focussing upon producing high quality, technical and diagnostic images and providing excellent standards of patient care. X-ray The departments perform many varied examinations, from obstetric scans to complicated interventional procedures. Ultrasound Our Acute Medical Unit provides consultant led assessment of patients admitted from A&E and their GPs. Angiography The Radiology department provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging services and is available on both hospital sites. Radiology Pathology services provide the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies) Pathology Orthoptic Visual Processing Difficulties Clinic Nuclear Medicine We have MRI facilities on both our hospital sites. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Microbiology is part of the Pathology Department and involves the diagnosis and management of diseases caused by micro-organisms. Microbiology The services provided include the routine and specialised examination of tissue samples, diagnostic screening of body fluids and aspirates, routine and diagnostic screening of cervical smears, and autopsies. Histopathology and Cytopathology The haematology department delivers a comprehensive service to patients with a wide range of blood abnormalities. Haematology and Blood Transfusion Fluoroscopy is an x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. Fluoroscopy Our DEXA scanner allows diagnosis of osteoporosis accurately. DEXA Scanning The Forget Me Not unit is our specialist ward for caring for acute hospital patients with dementia. Dementia - Forget Me Not Unit Departments on both our sites incorporate modern spiral CT equipment. CT (Computerised Tomography) Scanning Tune into our hospital radio during your stay with us. Hospital radio What to expect at discharge and where to seek further information if you need it. Discharge Biochemistry involves in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease by measuring the concentration of chemicals in blood, urine, faeces and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Biochemistry Information on Newborn Hearing Screening Newborn Hearing Screening IMPORTANT UPDATE Due to COVID-19, Audiology are running a restricted service and all services are by appointment ONLY. This applies to all sites across Warrington, Runcorn and Widnes. Please telephone or email the department for current advice. Tel: 01925 662420 Email: whh.audiology@nhs.net Audiology How we use your information Privacy notice Patient information resources about treatments and conditions. Patient information Information and timetable on our free shuttle bus services between the hospitals. Hospital shuttle bus With online maps,a site plan, public transport and parking information Getting to the Nightingale and Captain Sir Tom Moore Buildings With online maps, a site plan, public transport and parking information Getting to Warrington Hospital Online maps, public transport, parking and details of our free hospital shuttle bus service. Getting here, maps and transport Our new style hospital newspaper - with information around our vision for our hospitals, year end results, and how you can get involved in ways to help your local hospital. Your Hospitals - Summer Edition 2017 Winter 2017 edition. Your Hospitals - Winter Edition 2017/2018 If you would like to become a Member, please complete this form. Please consider if other Members of your family would like to join. You must be at least 12 years old before you apply for Membership. Membership Application Our policies and procedures Spend by Supplier A downloadable PDF site plan of the campus. Site plan Research Consent Application Education Useful key contacts from across the hospitals Contacts Volunteer We provide services for taking one-off or regular blood tests. Blood Test Clinics Visit our Charity Site Charity put in all the areas Vacancy Demo Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, solet pertinax definiebas ut vel, no vix nostro patrioque, nam ea solet disputationi. Blog Entry This is an example blog Demo Blog Find the news issued by us in our news archive. Latest news Try out all page List Template Page List Test This is the demo contents Content Primary Knitters keeping our neonatal babies warm! Bewsey Knitting Club Funding Opportunities/Application Support Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s clinical trial performance is measured against national benchmarks to improve the initiation and delivery of all clinical trials approved by the trust Performance in initiating and delivering research Oncology research studies Reproductive Health Research Rheumatology and Orthopaedic Studies Paediatric research studies Dr Ramakrishnan is recruiting to various gastroenterology and Liver studies including; Gastroenterology and liver studies Support and advice for carers bringing patients to hospital on how we can help and John's campaign. Information for Carers John's Campaign - Open Visiting for dementia Research and Development Appointment booking numbers Clear information on hospital infection and our good record of reducing any risk to you. Controlling hospital infection What is MRSA? What is C.diff? Find ways in which you can leave your feedback. Leaving your feedback Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) is available to assist with any concerns you may have with the healthcare you are receiving and can help resolve problems or provide independent advice. PALS - advice and support Find out the ways in which any concerns, clarifications and complaints are dealt with at Warrington and Halton Hospitals Concerns and formal complaints How to say thank you, make a comment on your care and how we can investigate a complaint Feedback, advice, concerns and complaints Using social media whilst in hospital Guides on what to expect if you are coming to hospital as a patient or visitor. Patient and visitor guides Data Protection and Access to Health Records What to expect before, during and after having surgery. Having surgery What to expect before, during and after having surgery. Catering Services Guide on some of our uniforms to help you identify different staff members. Staff uniforms Find out more about visiting with information on visiting times, keeping in touch and more Visiting and facilities Find out more about outpatient appointments and what to expect when you arrive. Coming for an appointment Preparing for a stay in hospital and letting you know about the facilities and services. Staying in hospital News and in depth features as well as details of the events that we run. News, events and features Make a media enquiry or find an expert spokesman on a topic. Media enquiries and experts Make a media enquiry or find an expert spokesman on a topic. Your Hospitals - our hospital newspaper Annual Members Meeting Engaging with you Information on staffing levels on the wards in our hospitals. Safe Staffing levels Membership and engagement Up to date information on mortality rates at our hospitals. Mortality Rates What our patients say about our services and how we make changes. Patient Feedback Information on our individual consultants' outcomes in key specialties. Consultant Treatment outcomes Latest hospital infection figures and historic information. Hospital infection National reports from the Care Quality Commission and other bodies about the trust. CQC inspections, performance and ratings The latest NHS Friends and Family test results from our hospitals. Friends and Family Freedom of Information Transparency - quality and safety information Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Human Rights Annual reports, plans and quality accounts Statutory information Corporate publications and statutory information Details on where the trust fits in with the wider NHS How the wider NHS works Including trust board and council of governors meeting information and profiles. How we work, our board and governors Papers and agendas from the Council of Governors Council meetings, minutes and agendas Papers Board Meetings and Papers Meet the WHH trust board executives and non executives Trust Board Details of our Governors who represent public and staff at the trust Council of governors Further information about The Captain Sir Tom Moore Building. The Captain Sir Tom Moore Building (formerly known as Cheshire and Merseyside Treatment Centre) Online maps, transport and parking information. Getting to The Captain Sir Thomas Moore Details of clinics and outpatient services we provide at community locations. Community Services Contact Us From A&E to Vascular Surgery - we provide a wide range of services across our hospitals and in the local community. Our Services Information on services at the trust Service Directory We want your visit to our hospitals for an appointment, treatment or as a visitor to be as easy as possible for you. Patients and Visitors The Nightingale Building is home to a wide range of services and focuses on planned specialist services Nightingale Building (formerly known as Halton General Hospital) Online maps, transport and parking information. Getting to the Nightingale Building (formerly Halton Hospital) Our A-Z service catalogue with detailed information on specialties. Services at The Nightingale Building (formerly known as Halton Hospital) Our A-Z service catalogue with detailed information on specialties. Services at Warrington Hospital Online maps, transport and parking information. Getting to Warrington Hospital An overview of our three hospitals - Warrington, The Nightingale building and the Captain Sir Tom Moore. Our hospitals Further information about Warrington Hospital and useful links to other pages. Warrington Hospital We are an NHS Foundation Trust providing first class services at Warrington Hospital, Halton Hospital (Nightingale Building) and the Captain Sir Tom Moore Building in the North West of England. About Us Information regarding General Data Protection (GDPR) and your records. GDPR Live HRH the Princess Royal, Patron of the Royal College of Midwives visited the Maternity Unit at Warrington Hospital yesterday. The visit was in recognition of the team being awarded Midwifery Service of the Year by the RCM. Royal Visit for Maternity Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced an automated appointment reminder service today for patients with outpatient appointments and for admissions. NEW: Text Reminder Service The designs and details for the proposed Halton Hospital and Wellbeing Campus were unveiled yesterday to a packed auditorium of staff from Warrington and Halton Hospitals and Northwest Boroughs and in the evening to Elected Members of Halton Borough Council. Detailed Plans of Halton Patients and visitors coming to Warrington and Halton Hospitals will now be able to connect to FREE wifi. WHH goes wireless Warrington and Halton Hospitals’ annual Thank You awards are now in its ninth year and this year we will celebrate our staff's achievements. This year's event will be at The Park Royal Hotel, Stretton on Friday 23 March. Thank you Awards 201 Detailed Plans for Halton Hospital and Wellbeing Campus to be Unveiled Unveiling Plans for Halton An annual week of celebration and awareness-raising, Healthcare Science Week, 9 – 18 March, of how science and technology is vital in modern patient care and changes lives for the better. Healthcare Science Week Home This edition was distributed in the Warrington Guardian and Runcorn World in December 2016. Your Hospitals - Winter Edition 2016 This edition was distributed in the Warrington Guardian and Runcorn World in September 2016. Your Hospitals - Autumn edition 2016 This edition was distributed in the Warrington Guardian and Runcorn World in June 2016. Your Hospitals - Summer edition 2016 Our new style hospital newspaper - distributed with the Warrington Guardian and Runcorn World in March 2016 Your Hospitals - Spring edition 2016 Info on Sally Lindsay's visit to us, urgent care and more! Your Hospitals - Autumn 2015 Featuring our Forget Me Not dementia ward, governor elections 2014 and more. Your Hospitals - Autumn 2014 Featuring new nursing uniforms, our open day and the £450k refurbishment of our Labour Ward. Your hospitals - Winter 2013/2014 Results of the CQC unannounced inspections, introducing the Friends and Family Test, Thank You Awards nominations, Discharge survey and much more. Your hospitals - Spring/Summer 2013 Introducing the acute medical unit, our new home for Orthopaedic Surgery at the CMTC and a quality update. Your hospitals - Winter 2012/2013 Featuring Governor ward inspections, trust staff at the Olympics and £1.4 million A&E boost for Warrington. Your hospitals - Summer 2012 Featuring Christmas on the children's ward with Kerry Katona, hospital open day and more. Your hospitals - Winter 2011 Summary annual report and accounts special from the 2011 annual members' meeting. Your hospitals - September 2011 Includes CQC report into elderly care, responding to merger rumours and reduction in C-diff infection cases. Your hospitals - Summer 2011 Featuring vascular services, annual staff award winners, new governors and your membership survey 2011. Your hospitals - Spring 2011 Reporting back on the annual members' meeting 2010, communicating with your governor and your health events. Your hospitals - Autumn/Winter 2010 Improving quality at your hospitals, our new endoscopy unit and hospital infection numbers cut. Your hospitals - Summer 2010 Featuring the review of the year, hospital scores in the national patient environment access team annual assessments and more. Your hospitals - Summer/Autumn 2009 Featuring on the new intensive care unit at Warrington, Halton's new chemo unit and new CT scanner. Your hospitals - Spring 2009 How to choose well in winter, the life of a hospital governor and the impact of alcohol for you and your hospital. Your hospitals - Winter 2009 Including 60 years of the NHS, new car parking and the new Halton renal unit. Your hospitals - Autumn 2008 Back to Transparency - quality and safety information Where to find us Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA5 1QG Tel - 01925 635911 Halton General Hospital Hospital Way Runcorn WA7 2DA Tel - 01928 714567 Become a member Our hospital magazine Research consent application form Hospital radio Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust CQC overall rating Good 24 July 2019 See the report Our Mission is to be OUTSTANDING for our patients, our communities and each other Show accessibility tools