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Who we are

Last updated on Thursday, August 14, 2025

Team led by Rev Malcolm Cowan (Lead Chaplain). Contact number - Tel 0151 678 5111 x 2275 The chaplaincy and spiritual care department is also assisted by a team of volunteers who visit patients in the wards offering a listening ear and comfort.                    They will also be able to let...

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Before your assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

If you do not have a home computer or phone suitable for video conferencing please ask any friends and family if they can help you with this.  If local COVID-19 guidance allows friends and family may be able to help set this up on the day to reduce your COVID-19 exposure travelling to and from ho...

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What happens at the PR exercise classes?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are welcoming and friendly. Each session is led by a specialist physiotherapist who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Everything will be explained and demonstrated so that you feel comfortable and safe. At all times during the exercise you are monitor...

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Infections

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...

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Information for Family, Carers and Visitors

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Information for Family, Carers and Visitors Your encouragement makes a real difference. You can help by: Bringing comfortable day clothes and supportive footwear Bringing glasses, hearing aids or dentures to help independence Encouraging your loved one to sit up, get dressed and move safely...

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How can the COPD sessions help me?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The COPD nurses based at the service are able to help patients with: Information about their condition Information about inhalers and inhaler technique Information and assessment for nebulisers What to do when a patient has a flare up (exacerbation) and how to spot the early warning signs o...

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