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Going to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read moreCare Standards
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the government body which regulates all health and social care providers. As an NHS Trust we are required to meet the CQC’s ‘Essential Standards of Quality and Safety’. These are a set of 16 regulations which define what patients should expect to experience w...
read moreGP referrals for the West Cheshire PCT area only - The Hearing Assessment Appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Please note that Arrowe Park Hospital Audiology are no longer receiving GP referrals from the Wirral PCT area This appointment will last approximately 45 minutes. The audiologist will ask you about your hearing, explain the procedure to you and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. The...
read moreWirral as a place to live and work
Last updated on Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wirral is situated in the North West of England. It has a stunning coastline and a beautiful countryside, making it a great place to live and work. It offers 50 miles of rural walking routes, cycle areas and beaches. The Wirral Peninsula is bordered by two of Britain's most famous rivers, the Me...
read moreEpilepsy
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The children's epilepsy nurse specialist supports families of children with epilepsy by acting as a link between hospital, school and home. If your child has a seizure or other episode of collapse, he/she may be seen first in clinic by the epilepsy nurse who may arrange further investigations be...
read moreSupport for pre-registration trainees
Last updated on Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Wirral trainees participate in both the North Mersey and North West Regional Pre-registration Pharmacist study day programmes which run continuously throughout the year. Trainees also participate in weekly departmental education sessions and in-house tutorials. There are numerous people who wil...
read moreAsthma
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist (Asthma and Allergy) supports and educates children and families with asthma and allergy by acting as a link between the child’s hospital, school and primary care. A nurse led Asthma clinic is held every Monday and an Allergy clinic is on Thursday. The...
read moreBoard Members and Senior Management
Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective running of our hospitals in line with set objectives and priorities. It also sets out the strategic direction of the Trust including the development of services and monitors the quality of these. To help inform the strategic direction of t...
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