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Collapsed Lung

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

What is this study about? We are recruiting patients who are admitted to hospital with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). Patients often require treatment to re-inflate the lung. The trial is looking at whether low-grade suction applied to the chest tube, vs. no suction (which we call standard c...

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Sit-urday Night Fever

Last updated on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Imagine an exercise where the lively beats of the dance floor meet the cozy comfort of a seat. No need to dream any longer—chair discos have taken Arrowe Park Hospital by storm, offering a hip new way to uplift spirits and promote well-being. These vibrant sessions are part of the Trust’s recent...

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Cheers to Recovery: Mocktail Sessions Bring Fun to Wirral Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Arrowe Park Hospital’s second floor was buzzing with excitement as staff introduced a refreshing new initiative: mocktail sessions. As part of the hospital’s Get Dressed, Get Moving campaign, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, and Physiotherapists collaborated to encourage patients to visit th...

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MP Matthew Patrick hears about innovation work at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, October 22, 2024

MP Matthew Patrick paid his first visit to Arrowe Park Hospital since being elected and heard all about the hard work happening to get patients well and back home in the community. The new MP for Wirral West met with Janelle Holmes, Chief Executive at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, which r...

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Digital Ward Folders

Last updated on Thursday, July 3, 2025

Digital Ward Folders At Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), we continuously strive to enhance our patients' experience by incorporating your valuable feedback. In response, we are proud to introduce our new digital ward folders, marking the launch of Phase 1 of this innovative project....

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What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

What You Can Do While You’re in Hospital Do what feels safe for you and follow the advice of your care team. If you’re able to get out of bed Sit out of bed for meals whenever possible Get dressed each day in your usual clothes Walk to the bathroom with support if needed Take short walk...

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Healthy Wirral

Last updated on Friday, September 16, 2022

We all know that people across the country place a very high value on the NHS and are protective of the services it provides.  However, the way in which healthcare is delivered today in the 21st century is very different to when the NHS was established in 1947 and the NHS is now...

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Managing pain

Last updated on Friday, December 6, 2024

Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...

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