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When to use an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

You can go to an Urgent Treatment Centre if you need urgent medical attention, but it's not a life-threatening situation. Urgent treatment centres include walk-in centres, urgent care centres and minor injury units. They're GP-led and open for at least 12 hours a day every day of the week (...

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Children's Services

Last updated on Friday, March 1, 2019

What We Do Children who are ill, and are referred to us by their GP or Walk-in Centre, are seen in our Children's Emergency Department at Arrowe Park Hospital. The department can call on the expertise of doctors and nurses throughout the hospital to assess and treat ill and injured children. Ch...

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Optometry

Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021

Optometrists are health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. The Optometry Department undertakes a range of services for patients including: Refraction (sight testing) Presc...

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Tag:   Optometry (1)     visual (3)     diagnostic (3)     vision (8)     glaucoma (1)     cataract (2)     lenses (1)     contact lens (1)    

Change an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...

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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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Tag:   exercise (4)     PR (8)     lung (10)     oxygen (9)     Oxygen Therapy (3)     Pulmonary (10)    

Snore Plugs

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

SnorePlug The ideal way to block out noise. Each individual Custom Earplug is hand crafted and shaped to fit the ear perfectly. SnorePlug can be worn comfortably all night and greatly reduces noise entering the ear allowing a peaceful night’s sleep for the wearer. SnorePlug is made from a soft,...

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October-April

Last updated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Trainees will be introduced to clinical work at ward level under the supervision of their allocated clinical tutor (a senior pharmacist) learning more about the role of the pharmacist and gaining basic clinical experience.  A structured training programme ensures they develop the fundamental clin...

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How to access the service

Last updated on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

An Occupational Therapist is usually present 2 days per week on the neonatal unit at Arrowe Park Hospital. Medical or nursing staff are able to refer infants if there is a need or if parent/care givers wish to have an OT assessment. If you are a parent/care giver on the neonatal ward, Please spea...

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