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High blood pressure
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
High blood pressure is a common condition. A temporary rise in blood pressure can occur in response to a stressful situation, such as a visit to the hospital so your blood pressure will need to be checked on several occasions before a diagnosis is made. Target is 140 or less for the top number,...
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Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...
read moreGeneral surveys
Last updated on Monday, June 3, 2024
Anaesthetic Patient Satisfaction Survey Bereavement Experience Feedback Breast Screening Patient Satisfaction Survey and Breast Screening Assessment Clinic Patient Satisfaction Survey Cardio-Respiratory Investigations Patient Satisfaction Survey Complaints Discharg...
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Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024
Patient Feedback Survey Whether you are a patient, carer or visitor, let us know about your experience at WUTH. Click here to fill out the survey. Nutrition & Hydration Survey Tell us about the food during your stay in hospital by filling out this survey. Friends and family Tes...
read moreArrowe Park Champions a Smoke-Free Future
Last updated on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
On 1st October, Arrowe Park Hospital hosted a Stoptober stand, offering a unique opportunity for patients, staff, and visitors to receive expert smoking cessation advice and free Carbon Monoxide testing. Stoptober is a national campaign encouraging smokers to quit for 28 days in October, aiming t...
read moreKidney cancer surgery
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About The PARTIAL study is a research study looking at the long term impact on function of the kidney between two types of surgery for kidney cancer. The study will compare two different types of surgery: Removal of the whole kidney, known as total nephrectomy, or Removal of part of th...
read moreTests, Scans and Investigations
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
We offer our patients a wide range of tests, scans and investigations. Diagnostic scans Diagnostic scans help give images of various parts of the body. You may also hear the term ‘radiology’ when talking about diagnostic scans. A number of scans are available from our hospitals in Wirral. Choo...
read moreFor Library and Knowledge Services
Last updated on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Temporary library opening hours: Monday- Friday: 9am - 5pm You can search the library catalogue here We provide library and information services to all Wirral NHS staff and students on placement. The McArdle Library at Arrowe Park Hospital is available 24/7 with WUTH Trust ID b...
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