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Newborn and Children (Paediatrics)

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

Wirral Services for Child Health (WiSCH) is a referral service for children. We provide modern, up to date care lead by expert doctors and nurses.  

Screening programmes

Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025

Screening programmes are set up as a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Identifying individuals through this process can determine whether they have the condition screened for. The affected person may then require further tests to...

Can you purchase additional Orthoses privately?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Yes, certain orthoses can be purchased privately if you require additional items above your entitlement.  Please contact the Orthotic Department further information if you wish to do this.

Will you need more than one visit?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

You may need multiple visits.  For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted.  Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...

Contacting your local faith or spiritual care community

Last updated on Tuesday, July 6, 2021

We are happy to contact your local faith or spiritual care leader for you to let them know that you or someone you love has come into hospital, just give us a call. If your local faith or spiritual care leader already knows you are coming or have come into hospital you can also ask them to conta...

Researchers may access your medical records

Last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025

How we use your information We are also a research-active trust and data may be processed for approved scientific research purposes. There is the possibility that your records may be looked at by a research nurse or research administrator, who is not involved in your direct care, so we can see i...

What to do if your Orthosis needs repair

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please keep your orthoses in good repair.  If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...

Coronavirus - Planning your birth

This document can also be found in: Part 8: COVID-19 Specific