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How to choose us for your care

Last updated on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

It's easy to choose us to care for you. Just tell your GP that you'd like us to treat you and they'll refer you through one of two types of referral: Routine referral Your GP will send a referral letter to Wirral Women and Children's Hospital or give you a reference number which will enable yo...

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Orthotics

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

The Orthotic Service at the Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides both in-patient and out-patient orthotic care across Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge Hospital sites including the Wirral Limb Centre.  We are an in-house service directly employing our own NHS HC...

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Tag:   surgical (4)     appliances (1)     fracture (4)     Orthotic (2)     brace (1)     support (27)     trauma (6)    

Early Supported Discharge

Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018

This service aims to facilitate the transition home from hospital following a stroke. The team are able to provide intensive rehabilitation in a patient’s home and patients could be seen up to five times a week by therapists as part of a seven day service. ESD is an alternative to inpatient reh...

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Macmillan Cancer Information Centre

Last updated on Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is located on the ground floor at Arrowe Park Hospital. It has been operating since February 2015. It provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone affected by cancer offering practical and emoti...

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Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help”

Last updated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Yellow Wristbands: “Yellow Means Help” Yellow wristbands are used to quickly identify patients who may be at risk of falls or reduced mobility. This system helps staff, visitors, carers and patients to recognise when someone may: Need support to walk or transfer Be at higher risk of f...

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Chapels and spiritual care area

Last updated on Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The chapels and spirituality areas available for everyone and are always open. They provide a quiet space for reflection, prayer or a few minutes break in a busy day. Please feel free to pop in. If they do not have what you need, please give us a call and we will try and assist you. There are ot...

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Asthma

Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist (Asthma and Allergy) supports and educates children and families with asthma and allergy by acting as a link between the child’s hospital, school and primary care. A nurse led Asthma clinic is held every Monday and an Allergy clinic is on Thursday. The...

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