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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...
read moreSupport for Carers
Last updated on Monday, September 22, 2025
The Trust values the importance of carers of people with dementia. We acknowledge that carers know their loved ones best and should be listened to. There is a carers pack which informs you of what to expect in the hospital signposting for support for carers and person with dementia. Included in t...
read moreWhen to see sexual health services
Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019
Sexual health services are free and available to everyone, regardless of sex, age, ethnic origin and sexual orientation. If you have a disability and have special requirements, or if English is not your first language, you should make arrangements in advance. Who offers sexual health services a...
read moreCommunity Paediatrics
Last updated on Thursday, August 24, 2023
Community paediatricians typically see children and young people aged 0 – 16 years old, but those aged 16 – 19 years old, may be referred if they have a learning disability and in special education. Community Paediatrics is the care of children outside hospital. Our Team is made up of a group of...
read moreAnna Reynolds, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Associate Principal Investigator
Last updated on Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Anna Reynolds told us why getting involved in research has been one of the most enriching things she’s done in her career. Anna, who is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP*), decided to become an Associate Principal Investigator for a research study in the Renal Department. “I’ve worked at...
read moreFirst Aid Courses / ECG Recording & Rhythm Recognition
Last updated on Wednesday, November 7, 2018
First Aid Courses First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help b...
read morePrehabilitation
Last updated on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Pre-operative rehabilitation, otherwise known as Prehabilitation or Prehab, is best described as a form of healthcare, which starts before a planned medical or surgical intervention, to reduce the impact of that intervention on patients’ overall health and reduce recovery time. Prehabilitation in...
read more£1 million A&E upgrade at Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Last updated on Monday, January 18, 2021
A £1 million upgrade has now been completed at Arrowe Park Hospital Emergency Department with the aim of improving emergency care for patients. The upgrade has provided eight side rooms, to allow for enhanced infection control measures. Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) was awarded the...
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