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Renal services at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The Renal Unit, based on ward 31 at Arrowe Park Hospital, is the main site for renal patients within the catchment area of Wirral, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Occasionally we have patients from North Wales. Ward 31 is a combined medical and renal unit. The unit has 19 stations and 2 isolation r...

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Tag:   kidney (9)     renal (7)     dialysis (3)     hemodialysis (1)     haemodiafiltration (3)    

Early Supported Discharge

Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018

This service aims to facilitate the transition home from hospital following a stroke. The team are able to provide intensive rehabilitation in a patient’s home and patients could be seen up to five times a week by therapists as part of a seven day service. ESD is an alternative to inpatient reh...

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Tag:   support (27)     discharge (10)     stroke (9)     brain (4)     blood (14)     clot (2)     bleed (2)    

Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme

Last updated on Thursday, August 29, 2019

The Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme is a world-first. It is the first national programme of its kind aimed at making improvements to the lives of people with learning disabilities. Reviews are being carried out with a view to improve the standard and quality of care for p...

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Safety Thermometer

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

On one day each month we check to see how many of our patients suffered harm whilst in our care. We call this the safety thermometer. The safety thermometer looks at four harms, in particular: pressure ulcers, falls, blood clots and urine infections for those patients who have a urinary catheter...

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Tag:   safety (6)     thermometer (1)     care (26)     safe (8)     patient safety (4)    

Pressure Ulcers

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...

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Tag:   pressure (2)     sore (1)     pressure sore (1)     ulcer (3)     wound (2)     infection (3)     bed sore (2)     skin injury (1)    

What footwear is best for accommodating an Orthosis?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It may be necessary to change your chosen style of footwear if your orthosis is to be effective. Shoes or boots should have a strong, wide, supportive base. Any shoes with a heel higher than three centimetres are generally unsuitable for use, as are most types of slip-on and court shoes, as they...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Last updated on Friday, March 8, 2024

In honour of International Women’s Day, we present this special booklet, a tribute to some of the remarkable women who have shaped our world here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. What is International Women’s Day? Every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves as a global celeb...

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Generous Donation Enhances Arrowe Park Hospital’s Care Services

Last updated on Friday, April 26, 2024

A partnership initiative at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has offered comfort for patients who are coping with pregnancy loss. Staff at the Trust have joined Tilbury Douglas, the lead contractors developing the new urgent and emergency care facility at Arrowe Park Hospital, in creating 100...

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