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What is lymphoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months. It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs. It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...
read moreWhat is Lipoedema?
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Lipoedema is another condition that is often confused with lymphoedema or obesity. It involves bilateral and symmetrical swelling of the legs, and can also affect the thighs, hips, buttocks and arms. It is due to the abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the tissues in the skin. This can lead...
read moreWhat is Orthotics?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...
read moreWhat is an Orthotist?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotists are autonomous registered Allied Health Practitioners who provide static and gait analysis to utilise engineering solutions for patients with problems of the neuro, muscular and skeletal systems. They are extensively trained at undergraduate level in mechanics, bio-mechanics, and mater...
read moreNHS 111 First
Last updated on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Stay safe and avoid waiting in the Emergency Department - Call 111 First if not an emergency or life threatening condition People on Wirral who need urgent NHS care are being asked to call the new NHS 111 First service before they decide to walk into the hospital Emergency Department (A&E)....
read moreWhen to see your GP
Last updated on Thursday, November 21, 2019
Your local general GP surgery provides a wide range of family health services, including: advice on health problems, vaccinations, examinations and treatment, prescriptions for medicines, referrals to other health services and social services. Your surgery will make sure you get to speak to a he...
read moreGastro Dietitians
Last updated on Friday, November 1, 2024
Welcome to the gastro dietitian’s team at Wirral University Hospital (WUTH). Our team of registered dietitians specialises in providing dietetic care for patients with diseases of the liver, pancreas and the gastrointestinal tract. This specialism has a large component of chronic disease which of...
read moreStress reduction techniques to help you manage pain
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
Stress reduction techniques to help you manage pain Living with persistent pain can be very stressful at times. Stress is also one of the many things that can impact chronic pain. Often people report that their pain condition flares up or is made worse at a time of acute stress. This is normal a...
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