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Diabetes Smart
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Diabetes Smart is a free course to support local people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes provided by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The free course is facilitated by trained professionals. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about making positive lifestyle changes an...
read moreWhat happens if you have symptoms
Last updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
If you have found something that worries you and you have received your screening invitation, attend the invitation and inform the radiographer of your concerns. If you have not received your invitation arrange to see your GP who will decide whether or not you need to be referred for further inv...
read moreTranslate subtitles
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Translate subtitles Did you know you can translate subtitles on our YouTube Videos? This video is here to help you, no matter your language. Watch this video to learn how to easily translate subtitles into your preferred language and stay informed about your care. 1. Open a YouTube video...
read moreProstate cancer
Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025
Evaluation of Lymphadenectomy In High Risk Prostate Cancer Surgery About This study is looking at two different types of surgery for patients with high-risk localised prostate cancer. If you take part, you will be randomised (toss of a coin) into either receiving: Removal of the prostate wi...
read moreAbout your procedure
Last updated on Thursday, December 24, 2020
You should understand the benefits and the risks of the anaesthetic and the surgery which you are going to have. Anaesthesia The Royal College of Anaesthetists provides a range of patient information leaflets and short videos which are accessible using the links in the sidebar. These include:...
read moreYour appointment
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Every effort is made to see patients at their appointment time but unfortunately this is not always possible. Delays in clinic can occur but our staff should be able to tell you the reason. Everyone is seen in order of their appointment time and not in order of arrival. If you need to have any d...
read moreWhat happens when you arrive
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...
read moreEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Enhanced recovery is the name given to a programme that aims to get you back to your normal health as quickly as possible after a major operation. Hospital staff look at all the evidence of what you and they can do before, during and after your surgery to help give you the best chances for a quic...
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