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How to find us

Last updated on Tuesday, May 5, 2026

We have a purpose-built Research and Innovation Centre at Clatterbridge General Hospital. We conduct research at both hospital sites (Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge General Hospital). Some studies invite participants to attend our research unit at Clatterbridge. This centre is for outpat...

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Advice following a general anaesthetic

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Anaesthetic drugs remain in the body for 24 hours and gradually wear off during this time therefore your judgement and natural reactions which ensure your safety will not be as quick as usual. Only leave the unit when you have been discharged by the nurse to be accompanied home by a responsible a...

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Going Home- Useful Links and Resources

Last updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Lullaby Trust have produced guidance targeted toward infants born pre-term and/or high risk. This advice and guidance promotes safe sleep and reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  Parent resources are available here: Premature babies | The Lullaby Trust. EiSMART have prod...

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How to choose us for your care

Last updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

It's easy to choose us to care for you. Just tell your GP that you'd like us to treat you and they'll refer you through one of two types of referral: Routine referral Your GP will send a referral letter to Wirral Women and Children's Hospital or give you a reference number which will enable yo...

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Cardiology (Heart)

Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024

What we do If you are a patient of our Cardiology Service, you may have been referred to us by your GP or you may have come through our Emergency Department Common heart problems include angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure and arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation or bradycardia. We...

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Colposcopy

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix using a special microscope called a colposcope. It is required as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme to investigate women who have had abnormal cervical smears and to help decide if treatment is needed.  Most women who have an abnorm...

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General Gynaecology

Last updated on Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Women’s department is based in the Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital building on the Arrowe Park Site where it provides full outpatient and inpatient services. The unit was completely refurbished in 2011 and has its own theatre, inpatient wards, day case unit and outpatient treatment cen...

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