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COPD

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...

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How to apply

Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Please email wih-tr.volunteering@nhs.net or call 0151 482 7981 to register your interest in volunteering with the Trust.  

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What to do on the day

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Please read the guidance below and follow it closely to prevent delays or cancellation of your procedure.  

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Recovery at home

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you are a day case patient you must arrange for someone to escort you home and stay with you for 24 hours. Your escort will be contacted by day ward staff and advised when to collect you after your operation. You will receive written instructions on how to look after yourself and what to do i...

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Help and advice

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. You will be provided with the contact details of your ward before you leave the hospital. Please contact us if you have any worries or concerns in the imm...

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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...

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Who should I talk to if I have any questions or concerns about my medicines?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

While you are an inpatient you can ask your nurse to arrange for a consultation with your dedicated ward pharmacy team. When you get home, you can speak to your local pharmacist. If they can't help or they think that you need to see your doctor, they will advise you to do that. Alternatively, if...

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Publications and Other Links

Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Please see below, links and information you many need or find useful.  Easy guide to breast screening: An_easy_guide_to_breast_screening_Feb25.pdf   An Easy Guide to Breast Screening - Books Beyond Words: An+Easy+Guide+to+Breast+Screening+-+2021.pdf   Your guide to breast Screening (Englis...

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