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Midwifery student praises maternity team in helping realise her dreams

Last updated on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

A student whose career path was inspired after becoming a teenage mum is using the wonderful gift of money left by her late mum to follow her dreams of becoming a midwife. Becki Edwards, 38 (pictured right), who gave birth at age 17, wants to use her experience to ensure people giving birth have...

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Clatterbridge Diagnostics

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Patients across Wirral are benefiting from earlier diagnostic testing thanks to national investment in a new service called Clatterbridge Diagnostics. This is one of the first Community Diagnostic Centres in England that are being established as part of a national programme aimed at increasing d...

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Ear, Nose and Throat

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

The ENT Department is based at Arrowe Park Hospital though outpatient clinics are held at Clatterbridge Hospital, Victoria Central Health Centre, and St Catherine’s Health Centre. All clinics are supported by our Audiology department so that hearing tests can be provided on the same day as clinic...

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Tag:   ear (9)     nose (3)     nasal (1)     throat (3)     sinus (1)     olfactory (1)     audiology (10)     balance (2)     tinnitus (2)     ENT (5)     voice (1)     maxillofacial (2)     opthalmology (2)     cancer (26)     language (4)     speech (2)    

Gastro-Intestinal Services

Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2024

Our Gastro-Intestinal Service includes both colorectal/lower gastro-intestinal (LGI) and upper gastro-intestinal surgery (UGI). We incorporate a joint medical and surgical approach to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gastro-intestinal diseases including cancer. The UGI service is prov...

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Tag:   gastroenterology (4)     upper (3)     endoscopy (6)     LGI (1)     colorectal (1)     oesophagus (1)     Gallbladder (1)     reflux (2)     UGI (2)     Achalasia (1)     Hernia (1)    

X-ray

Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...

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Sedation

Last updated on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Sedation can be used to help you relax and feel more comfortable during an endoscopic procedure. Sedation is administered through a small needle in your hand or arm called a cannula, which we will put in on the day. Sedation will only make you feel more relaxed, it does not put you to sleep. It i...

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May Marks the Fight Against Skin Cancer: WUTH’s Call to Action for Prevention and Early Detection

Last updated on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

As May ushers in its balmy days, it also casts a spotlight on the pressing issue of skin cancer. The observance of Skin Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder for us to prioritise prevention and early detection. Cancer Research UK's alarming statistics reveal that melanoma skin cancer diagn...

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