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When to see your GP

Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019

Your local general GP surgery provides a wide range of family health services, including: advice on health problems, vaccinations, examinations and treatment, prescriptions for medicines, referrals to other health services and social services. Your surgery will make sure you get to speak to a he...

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Tag:   GP (4)     doctor (5)     local (3)     physiotherapist (1)     nurse (3)     diabetic clinic (1)     minor ailments (1)     referrals (1)    

What happens at the PR exercise classes?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are welcoming and friendly. Each session is led by a specialist physiotherapist who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Everything will be explained and demonstrated so that you feel comfortable and safe. At all times during the exercise you are monitor...

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Tag:   exercise (3)     PR (8)     lung (10)     oxygen (9)     Oxygen Therapy (3)     Pulmonary (10)    

Why have I received an appointment for the COPD sessions?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

GPs, practice nurses, community nurses and hospital staff are the main people who will ask us to see patient's with COPD for help and advice.  This will usually be discussed with you before the referral is made. Many patient's with COPD have been admitted to hospital with an exacerbation and the...

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Tag:   appointment (25)     classes (5)     join (1)     register (3)     COPD (7)     lung (10)     breathe (4)     breath (2)    

Cough and deep breathing

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

A physiotherapist is going to show you some deep breathing exercises.  Please pay attention and practice these 3 times a day before your operation.  Participating in these exercises will reduce the chances of you getting a chest infection.  After your operation you will have physiotherapy.  Pleas...

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What happens at the PR assessment?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...

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Tag:   PR (8)     Pulmonary (10)     rehabilitation (9)     heart rate (1)     oxygen (9)    

Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Clinic

Last updated on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

We offer a comprehensive service for women of all ages who suffer with bladder and bowel incontinence and prolapse of the genital organs. This service works in tandem with the Wirral Integrated Continence Service. In addition to providing a specialist service for women with recurrent prolapse, w...

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Tag:   Urogynaecology (2)     Pelvic Floor (1)     Pelvic (1)     Floor (1)     bladder (7)     urinary (2)     UTI (2)     keyhole (2)     incontinence (3)     Cystoscopy (1)     botox (1)    

Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Clinic

Last updated on Friday, July 16, 2021

We offer a comprehensive service for women of all ages who suffer with bladder and bowel incontinence, and prolapse of the genital organs, working in tandem with the Wirral Integrated Continence Service. In addition we provide a tertiary level service for women with recurrent prolapsed and we ar...

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Tag:   Urogynaecology (2)     gynaecological (2)     gynae (4)     gynaecology (4)     bladder urology (2)     urine (5)     incontinence (3)     bowel (8)     pelvic (2)     prolapse (1)     frequency (1)     urgency (1)     toilet (1)    

Why should i take PR classes?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

When a patient has a long-term breathing problem, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another lung condition, they can find it difficult to do their normal daily activities without getting breathless.  They may also find that they get tired very easily and often feel exhausted...

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Tag:   PR (8)     Lung (1)     respiratory (5)     air (2)     breathe (4)     oxygen (9)     exercise (3)     classes (5)