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Cough and deep breathing
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
A physiotherapist is going to show you some deep breathing exercises. Please pay attention and practice these 3 times a day before your operation. Participating in these exercises will reduce the chances of you getting a chest infection. After your operation you will have physiotherapy. Pleas...
read moreWashing
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Have a bath or shower before you arrive to minimise infection risks. Remove make-up: coloured nail varnish can interfere with monitoring; mascara stings if it enters your eye whilst you are asleep. Take-off jewellery: it can transmit electricity the surgeon uses to control bleeding which may...
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 moreWill you need more than one visit?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
You may need multiple visits. For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted. Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...
read moreTemporary A&E entrance now open at Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Thursday, November 24, 2022
A new temporary entrance is now open for patients walking into the Emergency Department of Arrowe Park Hospital. Patients will now enter the Emergency Department via a doorway slightly to the right of the previous entrance and closer to the main reception of the hospital. New signage will help p...
read moreAntibiotics before bowel surgery
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
About Colo-pro2 Patients who have surgery on their bowel can develop infections in their wound. This study is comparing two ways of giving antibiotics before bowel surgery, to see if one way is better than another at preventing infections after the surgery. Who can take part? Eligible pati...
read moreThank you
Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Many thanks for submitting your self-referral form to the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service. This will be reviewed by a clinician within 48 hours (working days only). Once reviewed and accepted, you will be sent a letter with details to go online and book an appointment. If your referral is not acce...
read moreRemember: A&E is for emergencies and life threatening illnesses only
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
When you're unwell, sometimes choosing the right service to help treat you can feel confusing or worrying. No one wants to waste NHS resources, so knowing who to see in order to help you can be useful, especially at a time when you're feeling poorly. Below are the services you have to choose from...
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