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About the Wirral Chronic Pain Service
Last updated on Friday, October 24, 2025
How does this service help patients manage pain? This service takes a holistic view of you and your pain using the biopsychosocial model. This means we look at how biological factors (e.g. sleep, diet, injury, medicine, other health conditions), psychological factors (emotions, th...
read moreRaise a Concern, Speak Out Safely
Last updated on Friday, January 19, 2024
At WUTH, we are committed to achieving the highest possible standards of service for the benefit of our patients and staff. However, where standards are not meeting demands, we expect staff to be able to raise concerns. We are supportive of colleagues who have concerns regarding possible danger...
read moreVolunteer responsibilities
Last updated on Monday, October 12, 2020
Each role has a specific list of duties that the volunteer can undertake, however all volunteers should also: Be polite, courteous and respectful to others Get to know the hospital layout and be a source of information Direct or escort patients and visitors to their appropriate destination...
read moreLocations
Last updated on Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The main inpatient pharmacy is located on the ground floor of Arrowe Park hospital with satellite pharmacies on each floor and also at Clatterbridge hospital to ensure timely access to medicines for all patients. Location Opening hours Contact Arrowe Park outpatient ph...
read moreWeight management
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Being overweight puts stress on all your body’s organs especially your heart. It increases your chances of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, breathing problems and stroke. It also increases your chances of having complications after surgery such as blood clots, chest infections and difficulty br...
read moreAbout breast screening
Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
For information regarding the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) visit the NHS Breast screening (mammogram) web pages which cover the following topics: • Why is breast screening offered?• When will I be offered breast screening?• What happens during breast screening?• Un...
read moreDiabetes
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...
read moreSimple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video
Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video You may be feeling anxious about being in hospital but keeping you safe and well is a priority for the staff looking after you. There are also some simple things you can do to help keep yourself safe during your hospital stay, such as...
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