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What happens at the PR assessment?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...
read moreAlcohol intake
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown. It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery. Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery. Stopping...
read moreAbout your appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...
read moreAdvice following a general anaesthetic
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Anaesthetic drugs remain in the body for 24 hours and gradually wear off during this time therefore your judgement and natural reactions which ensure your safety will not be as quick as usual. Only leave the unit when you have been discharged by the nurse to be accompanied home by a responsible a...
read moreChanges for patients attending the Emergency Department in Wirral
Last updated on Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A pilot is being launched from Monday 25th October which will see a change to the way patients who attend A&E at Arrowe Park Hospital are cared for, potentially enabling them to be treated faster and closer to home. Any patient attending A&E who needs emergency treatment will receive it,...
read moreCOVID-19 vaccinations over Bank Holiday
Last updated on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Clatterbridge Vaccination Centre are offering vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11; Spring Boosters for the over 75s and over 12s who are immunosuppressed; and it’s never too late to have your first, second or booster dose. Walk in or book your appointment at: Book or manage a coronavirus (C...
read moreWheelchair/Specialist Buggies
Last updated on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The assessment and provision of specialist wheelchairs and buggies in the Wirral area is provided by the Wirral Wheelchair Centre based at St Catherine's Health Park in Birkenhead. To access this service you must first be referred by a healthcare professional such as a health visitor or GP, howev...
read moreWheelchairs
Last updated on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The assessment and provision of specialist wheelchairs and buggies in the Wirral area is provided by the Wirral Wheelchair Centre based at St Catherine's Health Park in Birkenhead. To access this service you must first be referred by a healthcare professional such as a health visitor or GP, howev...
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