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What will i learn at the PR sessions?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
The education part of the programme is very important. It will help you to understand how to manage your condition so that you can live a more active and fulfilling life. The talks are given by physiotherapists, nurses, dieticians and other members of staff linked to the NHS. The topics covered...
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 moreWhat are we looking for in a volunteer?
Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Volunteering at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals can offer a great opportunity to give something back or broadening your experience to your local community. Hospitals are busy places that care for sick and critically ill patients and their families which can be challenging yet rewarding. To...
read moreClinical Supervision for registered nurses and allied health professionals
Last updated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Clinical Supervision can make a major contribution to how we provide high quality and safe care. Clinical Supervision encompasses all of the values and behaviours related to embedding the 6 C's; Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment and will also support registered n...
read moreCT Scans - Computerised Tomography
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
A CT scan is carried out using a special x-ray machine. It produces a cross-section (or slice) of the body. The scanner consists of a ‘doughnut-shaped’ structure which you pass through. This is called a gantry. A narrow beam of x-rays is produced from the gantry which passes through the body. Im...
read moreUltrasound
Last updated on Monday, April 30, 2018
Ultrasounds (also known as sonographs) are considered a safe examination. They use high frequency waves to view the organs and soft tissue of the body to produce an image. Ultrasounds normally take between 10 and 25 minutes depending on which examination you are having. Having an ultrasound is...
read moreHelp and advice
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. Otherwise use the numbers below to seek advice. Day Surgery patients If you just need help or advice then please phone your Day Surgery Unit (DSU) Ar...
read moreMedicines
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
Medicines For Children leaflets cover many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by children’s doctors (paediatricians), pharmacists or nurses. They answer your questions, including: Why does your child need to take the medicine? When do you need to give the medicine?...
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