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The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is working to recover from a cyberattack that took place last week. The attack resulted in system shutdowns, affecting all hospitals and clinical activities under the trust, including Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge. The incident declared a major stroke, with appointments cancelled, and staff forced to proceed manually. As recovery processes are in progress, officials expect delays in the emergency departments and have advised patients to only come in for genuine emergencies.