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Ultrasound
Last updated on Monday, April 30, 2018
Ultrasounds (also known as sonographs) are considered a safe examination. They use high frequency waves to view the organs and soft tissue of the body to produce an image. Ultrasounds normally take between 10 and 25 minutes depending on which examination you are having. Having an ultrasound is...
read moreChange an appointment
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...
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Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...
read moreQuality Standards
Last updated on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Our education provision is regularly reviewed by a range of standards to ensure the delivery of high quality education opportunities for our staff. Achievements We are pleased to say our Trust: is an accredited centre to deliver the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) introductory c...
read moreRenal Services at The Countess of Chester Hospital
Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2017
The Chester Dialysis Unit is situated on the Countess of Chester Hospital site. The renal unit at the Countess was opened in January 2006. It is part of a renal outpatient department that includes home therapies, outpatient clinics and an intravenous iron programme. The unit has 17 stations for...
read moreHaematology cancer
Last updated on Thursday, May 24, 2018
The Haematology teams for Wirral University Teaching Hospital and the Countess of Chester Hospital work closely together to provide specialist services to the population of Wirral and Chester. Our Trust has three Haematology Consultants, one Clinical Nurse Specialist for haematology and one Clin...
read moreCritical Care Department (ICU & HDU)
Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025
Critical Care direct dial numbers ICU - 0151 604 7401 HDU - 0151 604 7356 The Critical Care Department at Arrowe Park Hospital cares for some of the hospitals most seriously ill patients. The department is divided into 2 areas: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), also...
read moreAlison Hughes - Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications
Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Alison has worked in the NHS, and in Wirral, for over 15 years providing leadership and advice to NHS Boards of Directors on all matters associated with corporate governance. She has a sound understanding of the regulatory and political environment in which NHS organisations operate and provides...
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