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Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
Introducing our purpose-built Research and Innovation Centre at Clatterbridge Hospital for researchers to conduct their studies. About The team is based at the Wirral Research and Innovation Centre, which officially opened in September 2024 following a successful funding bid from the research n...
read moreLung Cancer
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Our local lung cancer team consists of local chest physicians, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists with close links to Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology and Hospice services. We meet weekly as a team to discuss on-going management of all patients unde...
read moreTherapy Dog Brings Joy to Children’s Ward on National Pet Day
Last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024
In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital at Arrowe Park, welcomed a special guest. Spartacus, a gentle therapy dog, accompanied by his handler Eileen Slattery, made a heart warming visit to the children’s ward. Organised by the Birkenhead based charity...
read moreNew Mobile Breast Screening Unit Opens in Ellesmere Port to Improve Access for Local Women
Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2025
Women in Ellesmere Port now have better access to life-saving breast cancer screening closer to home, thanks to a 3-month pilot mobile unit funded by NHS England. The mobile breast screening unit, run by the Wirral and Chester Breast Screening Programme, is now based at Cheshire Oaks for the nex...
read moreWhen to see your GP
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Your local general GP surgery provides a wide range of family health services, including: advice on health problems, vaccinations, examinations and treatment, prescriptions for medicines, referrals to other health services and social services. Your surgery will make sure you get to speak to a he...
read moreSupportive and Palliative Care
Last updated on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
What is Supportive and Palliative Care? Supportive and Palliative Care focuses on assessing the needs of patients and those close to them, to make sure what matters most to them is our priority too. The aim of palliative care is to maximise a person’s quality of life by treating and relieving sy...
read moreDo you need a new referral for another prescription when your orthosis no longer fits or wears out?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
If you have been seen in the Orthotic Department within the last 12 months then you can contact the Orthotic Department directly to make a review appointment. If you have not been seen in the Orthotic Department for over 12 months then you will need a new referral from either your GP or your con...
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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