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How is TB contracted

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

People get TB when they breathe in the TB bacteria, which are spread through the air. But most people won’t get ill because: TB bacteria are only in the air after someone with infectious TB coughs or sneezes. You need to spend many hours close to a person with infectious TB to breathe in enou...

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How to access the service

Last updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

An Occupational Therapist is usually present 2 days per week on the neonatal unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. Medical or nursing staff are able to refer infants if there is a need or if parent/care givers wish to have an OT assessment. If you are a parent/care giver on the neonatal ward, Please spea...

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What should you bring to your appointment?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It would be helpful if you could bring the following: A list of questions you may want to ask your Orthotist Any previous orthoses you have been issued with A spare pair of footwear if you are being assessed for a raise Suitable clothing for your assessment Suitable footwear if you are bei...

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Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre has opened at Clatterbridge Hospital

Last updated on Friday, November 25, 2022

A multi-million pound elective surgical hub, Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre, has opened its doors at Clatterbridge Hospital. The centre, which has two brand new theatres, has started treating patients from across the region. It has been developed to treat solely patients awaiting electi...

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How we support people with complex care needs

Last updated on Tuesday, July 14, 2026

We support people who may need extra help because of a learning disability, autism, Motor Neurone Disease (MND). We understand that everyone is different. We take time to get to know each person and find out what matters most to them. How We Can Help We can support people by: Listening to t...

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How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

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