Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

25/05/2026

Help keep vulnerable people safe in the heat 🌞

Stay out of the direct sun, especially during the hottest part of the day, between 11am and 3pm, as UV rays are strongest during these hours.

Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol during the hot weather. 🫗

24/05/2026

Heading into a sunny bank holiday weekend with friends? Make SPF one of your BFFs. 🫶🌞
UV can damage your skin and increase the risk of skin cancer, but it also helps your body produce vitamin D. So it’s all about enjoying the sunshine safely when UV levels are high.

24/05/2026

Urgent but not an emergency? Think UTC!

The Urgent Treatment Centre is open 7 days a week, 8.00am - 10.00pm (including bank holidays) to help with those urgent, but not life-threatening health issues.

When it’s urgent, but not an emergency head to the UTC!

Hear from Farzana, Lead Nurse at the UTC.

For more information visit www.wchc.nhs.uk (search UTC).

23/05/2026

Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from illnesses, including whooping cough & RSV. 💛👶🤰

🔗http://nhs.uk/PregnancyVaccinations

22/05/2026

☀️ While many of us might be looking forward to hotter weather starting this weekend, there's a risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration and sun exposure for people who are having to sleep rough without shade or enough water.

If you’re worried about someone, please report it (see first comment) so that support teams can check on them.

Reporting is quick and easy and it makes a difference.

22/05/2026

Urgent but not an emergency? Think UTC!

The Urgent Treatment Centre is open 7 days a week, 8.00am - 10.00pm (including bank holidays) to help with those urgent, but not life-threatening health issues.

When it’s urgent, but not an emergency head to the UTC!
Hear from Farzana, Lead Nurse at the UTC.

For more information visit www.wchc.nhs.uk (search UTC).

22/05/2026

Tips for coping in hot weather

* look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk

* stay cool indoors – many of us will need to stay safe at home this summer so know how to keep your home cool

* close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors

* drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol

* never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals

* try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm

* walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat

* avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day

* make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling

* if you are going into open water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice

Visit our website for more information: https://www.wchc.nhs.uk/news/stay-well-in-the-heat-3/

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

Remember to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the May bank holiday on 25 May.

Order prescriptions as soon as possible and remember to collect them before the bank holiday.

Contact your GP practice or use the NHS App.

➡️http://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

17/05/2026

West Kirby to Thurstaston Wheelchair Ramble - Wirral Walking Festival

Free event - West Kirby to Thurstaston Wheelchair Ramble - please share with family and friends

Meet at the entrance to the Wirral Way off Grange Road in West Kirby. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Birkenhead and Wirral Footpaths and Open Spaces Preservation Society will be on hand to help. In the case of wheelchair breakdown, a wheelchair accessible vehicle, provided by Maize Transport, will be available without cost.

A Changing Places facility is available at the Wirral Country Park Visitor Centre, where the walk will end. Please notify the organiser of any reasonable adjustments that you may require to allow you to participate.

Approximately 3 miles / 4.5k

Saturday 23 May, starting at 11.00am
Meeting place: Wirral Way entrance, Grange Road, West Kirby CH48 4ED

To book a place please send your name and email address to [email protected]