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Why have I received an appointment for the COPD sessions?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
GPs, practice nurses, community nurses and hospital staff are the main people who will ask us to see patient's with COPD for help and advice. This will usually be discussed with you before the referral is made. Many patient's with COPD have been admitted to hospital with an exacerbation and the...
read moreWaiting Times
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
It is your right to access our services within maximum waiting times we have set by the NHS Constitution. This means you have the right to start consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks from referral, or to be seen by a specialist within two weeks of GP referral for a suspected cancer. If for...
read moreWeight management
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Being overweight puts stress on all your body’s organs especially your heart. It increases your chances of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, breathing problems and stroke. It also increases your chances of having complications after surgery such as blood clots, chest infections and difficulty br...
read moreGynaecology Assessment Unit
Last updated on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Located on 1st floor in Women & Children’s Building What is the Gynaecology Assessment Unit We offer a fast-track service for women referred by their GP or another healthcare professional with urgent gynaecological problems. We aim to see most women on the day of referral. Please...
read moreLauren Horne, Staff Nurse and Research Champion
Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Lauren Horne is a Research Champion in Critical Care. She told us how being a Research Champion makes her feel like she’s having a positive impact on future care. How did you become aware of research in the department? We have a dedicated Research Nurse who’s based in the Critical Care. She giv...
read moreBy Bus
Last updated on Friday, April 19, 2024
Where possible, we always encourage our patients, visitors and staff to use public transport when coming to and from Arrowe Park Hospital. We proudly opened a new bus interchange in 2015 which is used constantly throughout the day. There are many bus services that call at Arrowe Park Hospital....
read moreBoxing legend Tony Bellew launches Tour de Wards cycle event
Last updated on Friday, February 23, 2024
Fresh from his return from the I’m a Celebrity jungle, boxing legend Tony Bellew has launched the Tour de Wards cycle challenge at Arrowe Park Hospital. Always up for a challenge, the former cruiserweight champion delighted fans by taking on the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! bushtucker tr...
read moreHayley Kendall, Executive Managing Director
Last updated on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hayley was appointed Joint Executive Managing Director for Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) in November 2025. Previous to this, Hayley held the position of Chief Operating Officer at WUTH since January...
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