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Screening programmes
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
Screening programmes are set up as a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Identifying individuals through this process can determine whether they have the condition screened for. The affected person may then require further tests to...
read moreWhat 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 morePhysical activity
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Adults who exercise are more likely to have health and brain benefits. Some exercise is better than none, but the recommendations are to be active daily with at least 2 ½ hours of moderate exercise in bouts of 10 minutes of more. An example of this would be to undertake 30 minutes 5 days a week...
read moreInfections
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...
read moreDisability (including Learning Disability)
Last updated on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
WUTH is committed to supporting staff and patients with a disability or long-term health condition and has signed up to the Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. Further details for the scheme can be found on the links provided. WUTH is committed to ensuring staff with disabilities and long-...
read moreWirral landmark buildings bathed in pink for breast cancer awareness
Last updated on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
In a powerful display of solidarity, iconic buildings across Wirral have been bathed in pink throughout October to raise awareness around breast screening for early detection of breast cancer. Clockwise: Michelle Leatherbarrow outside Arrowe Park Hospital; Victoria Monument, Hami...
read moreTreatment of lymphoedema
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity. Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...
read moreChaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Last updated on Thursday, August 14, 2025
How can the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Department help me? We are here to help you whether you are a patient, visitor or staff. If you are struggling with an issue or significant life event we are here to offer comfort, emotional and spiritual support for you and your family. We are here t...
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