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Controlling phosphate levels on dialysis
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
What is the study about? Based on current evidence, it is unclear if lowering blood phosphate towards a normallevel is always a good option for patients receiving dialysis. The PHOSPHATE trial istrying to find out if controlling blood phosphate levels results in a longer life and a betterquali...
read moreDaycase Surgery
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
It’s very important that you play an active role in your recovery while following the advice and guidance of your clinical team. Depending on what surgery you are having, complete recovery may take many weeks. Don’t worry if some days go better than others, as this is normal. The following steps...
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Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
It’s very important that you play an active role in your recovery while following the advice and guidance of your clinical team. Depending on what surgery you are having, complete recovery may take many weeks. Don’t worry if some days go better than others, as this is normal. The following steps...
read moreGoing to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read moreAnaemia
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Anaemia happens when the number of healthy red blood cells in your body is too low. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body’s tissues, so a low red blood cell count indicates that the amount of oxygen in your blood is lower than it should be. Anaemia can be due to many causes but a commo...
read moreNorth West Ambulance Service (NWAS) Industrial Action - 6th and 8th March 2023
Last updated on Friday, March 3, 2023
The North West Ambulance Service staff will be taking industrial action on 6th and 8th March 2023 as follows: Monday, 6 March: Unite and GMB 24-hour strike; Unison action short of strike. Wednesday, 8 March: Unison strike (0900 – 2300); GMB action short of strike. Ambulance services may al...
read moreIncident update
Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Statement on incident at Wirral University Teaching Hospital - updated on 04.12.24 A Wirral University Teaching Hospital spokesperson said: “We are currently in the process of reinstating our main clinical system following the cyber security incident last week. As we work through our recovery t...
read moreEndoscopy Video
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Endoscopy Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy Welcome Promise, our patients asked us to provide more information about what to expect when coming into hospital. The Endoscopy video is an informative and reassuring introduction to our hospital's facilities. Our goal is to provide y...
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