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Improving your fitness for surgery
Last updated on Monday, July 6, 2020
Having surgery puts stress on your body. There are ways that we can help you prepare for this. Following some simple steps will help to reduce your chance of complications and improve your chances of being healthy and well during and after surgery, as well as your long-term health. Taking an a...
read moreEating 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...
read moreSubstance Misuse Services
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Hospital Services Substance Misuse Services are available on both hospital sites - Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge of Wirral University Teaching Hospitals Trust. The service is for inpatients only. We offer the following:- Assessment Advocacy Support Specialist substance misuse treatments as...
read moreBefore your assessment
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
If you do not have a home computer or phone suitable for video conferencing please ask any friends and family if they can help you with this. If local COVID-19 guidance allows friends and family may be able to help set this up on the day to reduce your COVID-19 exposure travelling to and from ho...
read moreUrgent and Emergency Care Department Update
Last updated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025
ABOUT US Welcome to Arrowe Park Hospital, where we are transforming our urgent and emergency care facilities to serve you better. Our old building is undergoing a major upgrade, with a new extension and a modern interior design. This means more space, comfort, and convenience for you and your l...
read moreHearing Aid Fitting Appointments
Last updated on Tuesday, July 31, 2018
The hearing aid fitting will normally last for one hour. At this appointment the audiologist will use a computer to programme your hearing aids so that they suit you and give you the best results. You will be shown how to use and care for your hearing aids and how to get the best from them....
read moreShortlist for 2021 Municipal Journal Awards
Last updated on Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Partners, including Wirral Council and Wirral University Teaching Hospital, have been shortlisted alongside some fantastic organisations for the Care and Health Integration Award at this year’s Municipal Journal Awards. The partnership are being commended for their role in ‘The Wuhan Repatriatio...
read moreFoot and ankle
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Foot and Ankle Pain Most people experience pain in and around their feet or ankles at some point in their lives. It’s one of the most complex, hard-working regions of your body. It has 26 bones and 33 small joints, all held together by a network of soft tissue made up of muscles, tendons, ligam...
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