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Smoking
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available. Look at the NHS choices webs...
read moreCOPD
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for a group of lung conditions (for example, chronic bronchitis and emphysema) and can lead to damaged, 'obstructed', airways. The symptoms are usually a combination of: Increased breathlessness, especially when moving around Persistent c...
read moreLung Cancer
Last updated on Thursday, April 15, 2021
Our local lung cancer team consists of local chest physicians, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and close links to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology and Hospice services. We meet weekly as a team to discuss on-going management of all patients unde...
read moreAvoiding anastomotic leak (breakdown of the bowel repair)
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Avoid: Alcohol Smoking It is never too late to stop smoking or drinking and doing this will improve your chances of a good surgical outcome. Eating healthily is also important, especially if you are overweight.
read moreYour appointment
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
We hold Outpatient clinics for multiple services across four sites: Arrowe Park Hospital Clatterbridge Hospital St Catherine’s Health Centre Victoria Central Health Centre You can click on the locations above for directions on how to find us.The Trust operates a complete no-smoking poli...
read moreSupport and Advice
Last updated on Friday, November 26, 2021
Kickstart your health Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters. There has never been a better time...
read moreBenefits
Last updated on Monday, August 3, 2020
All Volunteers at Wirral University Teaching Hospital are entitled to the following benefits: Confidential Counselling Access to library services Access to staff intranet Chiropody service Covid-19 and Antibody test Flu vaccine Advice and support on giving up smoking Lottery Chaplaincy...
read moreWhen to visit a pharmacy
Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019
Pharmacists and chemists play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of th...
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