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For Library and Knowledge Services

Last updated on Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Library in the Education Centre will resume its usual 24-hour access from Tuesday 31st March 2026.  You can search the library catalogue here   We provide library and information services to all Wirral NHS staff and students on placement. The McArdle Library at Arrowe Park Hospita...

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Tag:   library (3)     information (9)     education (8)     knowledge (2)    

Asthma

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...

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Tag:   asthma (2)     breathing (6)     lungs (6)     adolescent (1)     child (12)     children (18)     support (27)     clinic (22)     respiratory (5)     oxygen (9)    

Pharmacy - Homecare

Last updated on Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Pharmacy Homecare is a service provided by NHS trusts to deliver medicines to patients who have a chronic illness which is controlled and stable. We have a dedicated Pharmacy Homecare team working with the rest of the clinical team to process Homecare prescriptions and deal with patient and Home...

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Mental Health

Last updated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Please click the picture below to access our partner's website - CWP. CWP provide integrated care in the community and within inpatient settings based on best practice and outcomes, working closely with the people who access their services and carers to provide person-centred care for all. Their...

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Advice following a general anaesthetic

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Anaesthetic drugs remain in the body for 24 hours and gradually wear off during this time therefore your judgement and natural reactions which ensure your safety will not be as quick as usual. Only leave the unit when you have been discharged by the nurse to be accompanied home by a responsible a...

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Lung infections

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

REMAP-CAP   What is the study about? COVID-19, flu, and pneumonia (lung infection) are all important current health problems. Current treatments for these are based on previous research used in international guidelines that help doctors to choose the best care. As new treatments become avail...

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Smoking in pregnancy

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

About The study is testing whether some new ways of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) could help women to stop smoking and could improve women’s and babies’ health.   Who can take part Pregnant person who is less than 25 weeks pregnant Smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day Don’t vape...

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Training and Induction

Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

We want our volunteers to fulfil their potential and make a difference to our patients and staff, which is why our training programme is so important. As part of your on-boarding you will take part in a Trust Welcome Day and be given the tools to access Mandatory Training which will include Da...

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