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Early Pregnancy Unit

Last updated on Sunday, March 29, 2026

  Located on 1st floor in Women & Children’s Building   What is The Early Pregnancy Unit?   The Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) provides outpatient care to women with problems or concerns in early pregnancy (less than 17 weeks gestation).   During your appointment, an ultrasound scan will b...

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Is pain all in my head?

Last updated on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Well, yes it is, but not in the way that perhaps you feel it is. All pain responses involve the brain and central nervous system. The brain takes in lots of information, including information sent from all over our body, and works out how to respond. Pain is a response our brain generates to sign...

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Contact Us

Last updated on Friday, April 19, 2024

‘If you have any ideas of how we could improve our service please let us know.  We welcome comments good and bad, as we wish to provide the best service possible and your feedback will help us to do that. To request and or change your appointment please use the How to Request (&/or Change) a...

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Critical 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...

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Alison Hughes - Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications

Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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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Contacting us about your appointment

Last updated on Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Queries about appointments should be made direct to the department by calling the number on your appointment card or letter. If you cannot find this number, call the Trust switchboard on 0151 678 5111. If you can no longer make your appointment please let us know at least 24 hours in advance so...

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Support Available

Last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024

Should any patient or visitor need assistance from the front entrance to a specific area for their hospital appointment, surgery or to visit a patient, you can pre book a volunteer assistant who will meet you at the main entrance and escort you to the area. A wheel chair can be provided if requir...

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Hello my name is...

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

Meet Ruhamma, the Chair of the Safe Promise Task and Finish Group "Hello my name is..." as she shares her personal journey and perspective on the significance of our campaign. Discover why incorporating phonetic spelling into your email signatures for your names is a crucial step, and why you...

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