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Infection Prevention and Control
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is everybody’s business within our hospitals. We have a strong commitment and dedication to protect our patients, visitors and staff from avoidable infection. We’re proud of our performance over the last few years in achieving significant reduction in infec...
read moreAll About Tinnitus
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
This information is not a substitute for medical advice. You should always see your GP / ENT Consultant. July 2005 © British Tinnitus Association What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term for noises heard ‘in the ear or ears’ or ‘in the head’ when no obvious source of sound is apparent. The noise...
read moreGynaecology cancer
Last updated on Thursday, May 24, 2018
All clinics, and most surgery, for gynaecological conditions are based at Arrowe Park Hospital, although any complex ovarian surgery is performed at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. The gynaecology team meets on alternate weeks in which tests and investigations are reviewed and discussed and treatmen...
read moreI take herbal medicines, should I mention it to the team looking after me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Herbal medicines are often thought to be safe as they are ‘natural’. They do however have an effect on the body and can lead to side-effects and so should be used with care. They may interact with your other medicines, medical conditions, or be unsafe if you are undergoing surgery. Always let you...
read moreCQC inspection finds areas of good practice
Last updated on Friday, October 24, 2025
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Trust found areas of good practice in Medical Care, and Urgent and Emergency Care services at Arrowe Park Hospital. Medical Care has been rated as ‘Good’ by inspectors in the ‘Effective’, ‘Caring’ and ‘Well-led’ do...
read moreHealthy Wirral Annual Report
Last updated on Tuesday, September 3, 2019
We are very pleased to introduce the Healthy Wirral Annual Report for the year 2018/19 This is the first report of this kind and represents a significant development in our partnership to deliver better health and care through a place based approach on Wirral. We can only achieve...
read moreA Young Man's Journey to Inspire Health Heroes During Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Last updated on Monday, September 2, 2024
At the tender age of 17, Tom Lewis faced a life-altering diagnosis: Hodgkin lymphoma. Tom, now 20, from Bebington in Wirral, vividly recalls the early signs that something was wrong. "I was constantly tired, experiencing night sweats, and plagued by skin rashes," he said. The cause remained el...
read moreFirst Aid Courses / ECG Recording & Rhythm Recognition
Last updated on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
First Aid Courses First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help b...
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