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Eating and drinking

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Fasting information for morning patients arriving at 7am Do not eat after midnight. You may drink 50ml water per hour up to 06:00. Do not eat sweets or chew gum.   Fasting information for afternoon patients arriving at 11am You may have a light early breakfast before 06:00 and drink 50ml wat...

Planning to get you home

Last updated on Thursday, February 22, 2024

We know that patients recover best at home, so that’s why we start planning for your return home as soon as you arrive in hospital. If you come in to stay overnight with us, we'll issue you with a ‘Ticket Home’ which details all the conversations that you’ll have while you're with us, that will...

Meet the team

Last updated on Monday, March 9, 2026

We work together as a multi-disciplinary team to best support you. Sometimes we work individually with support from other members of the team. This may include liaising with other services.   Administrators   Our admin team make sure the service runs smoothly and look after non-clinical matte...

What to do if you have not heard anything further regarding your appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please contact the orthotics service on the numbers provided on the left of this page. 

Haematology cancer

Last updated on Thursday, May 24, 2018

The Haematology teams for Wirral University Teaching Hospital and the Countess of Chester Hospital work closely together to provide specialist services to the population of Wirral and Chester. Our Trust has three Haematology Consultants, one Clinical Nurse Specialist for haematology and one Clin...

Do you need a new referral for another prescription when your orthosis no longer fits or wears out?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

If you have been seen in the Orthotic Department within the last 12 months then you can contact the Orthotic Department directly to make a review appointment.  If you have not been seen in the Orthotic Department for over 12 months then you will need a new referral from either your GP or your con...

Haematology

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Haematology is the study of blood, the blood-forming organs and blood disease. The tests performed in this laboratory help in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions including: Leukaemia Anaemia Coagulation (clotting) disorders A broad range of haematological tests are performed in the...

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