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Managing pain

Last updated on Monday, March 8, 2021

Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...

Anaesthetics

Last updated on Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Anaesthetic department has been recognised again for providing the highest standards of patient care. The department has received the prestigious Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists for a second time in 20...

Endoscopy

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

What is an Endoscopy? Upper endoscopy enables us to look inside your oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). The procedure might be used to discover: the reason for swallowing difficulties nausea vomiting reflux bleeding indigestion abdominal pain chest p...

Cardiology (Heart)

Last updated on Thursday, December 14, 2023

What we do If you are a patient of our Cardiology Service, you may have been referred to us by your GP or you may have come through our Emergency Department Common heart problems include angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or bradycardia. We...

Joint School

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

What we do Joint School is a service specifically for people who are about to undergo a hip or knee replacement. It focuses on patient education and lets you know what to expect through the various steps you will experience, from preparing for admission through to recovery at home. You should h...

When to visit A&E

Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019

The Accident and Emergency (A&E) department or Emergency Department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not every hospital has an A&E department. A&E departments assess and...

Pregnancy Counselling and Termination Service

Last updated on Monday, July 8, 2019

We provide a termination of pregnancy service, which includes advice to women who have not yet decided whether to continue their pregnancy. Whatever your decision about the pregnancy, we can link you in to local support services if required. Services Available We provide a medical termination...

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