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Meet the Chair
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Inclusive Promise Group Chair Sophie Elwell Ward Manager – Ward 18 Tell us about yourself: I qualified as a Nurse 18 years ago; it is one of my proudest achievements. I have worked in Acute medicine, ITU and A&E, the community, Oncology, and I now manage an ENT & Surgical Ward here...
read moreHelen Clarry, Histopathology Healthcare Scientist Professional Manager
Last updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
At school enjoyed science, especially human science, and when I was looking at university courses, I liked the sound of biomedical science (BMS) because it was as much about biology as medicine. BMS covers four pathology disciplines - histology (the study of tissue), microbiology (the study of m...
read moreWhen to visit A&E
Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) department or Emergency Department at hospital is for major, life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not every hospital has an A&E department. A&E departments assess and...
read moreGastroenterology (Liver, Stomach and Bowel)
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Gastroenterology offers a wide range of specialised services: inflammatory bowel diseases liver diseases pancreato-biliary medicine nutritional disorders gastrointestinal cancers advanced endoscopy We have nine consultants and junior medical staff, supported by three inflammatory bowel...
read moreHead and neck cancer
Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024
A rapid diagnostic service (RDS) is in place for suspected head and neck cancers. Our aim is to diagnose or rule out cancer within 28 days.RDS can include same day biopsies and designated slots for scans. Our team includes: Helen Beer, Cancer Lead Four ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeons:...
read moreMedical Director offers advice during Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action
Last updated on Wednesday, June 14, 2023
During the Junior Doctors’ Industrial Action, members of the public are urged to use NHS 111 online if it’s not an emergency and to attend hospital appointments unless contacted otherwise. The British Medical Association has announced 72 hours of national industrial action taking place from 7am...
read moreSit-urday Night Fever
Last updated on Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Imagine an exercise where the lively beats of the dance floor meet the cozy comfort of a seat. No need to dream any longer—chair discos have taken Arrowe Park Hospital by storm, offering a hip new way to uplift spirits and promote well-being. These vibrant sessions are part of the Trust’s recent...
read moreAbout the Wirral Chronic Pain Service
Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025
How does this service help patients manage pain? This service takes a holistic view of you and your pain using the biopsychosocial model. This means we look at how biological factors (e.g. sleep, diet, injury, medicine, other health conditions), psychological factors (emotions, thoughts, belief...
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