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How can the COPD sessions help me?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The COPD nurses based at the service are able to help patients with: Information about their condition Information about inhalers and inhaler technique Information and assessment for nebulisers What to do when a patient has a flare up (exacerbation) and how to spot the early warning signs o...

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Tag:   COPD (7)     Chronic (2)     obstructive (1)     Pulmonary (10)     respiratory (5)     breathe (4)     lung disease (3)    

Diabetes Smart

Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Diabetes Smart is a free course to support local people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes provided by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The free course is facilitated by trained professionals. It’s an opportunity for people to learn about making positive lifestyle changes an...

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Tag:   screening (15)     diabetic (8)     diabetes (15)     blood sugar (11)     desp (8)     retinopathy (8)     retina (10)    

Myeloma

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

About The study will investigate precision medicine approaches to allocate treatment to patients based on the genetics (changes in the genes) of their myeloma and their myeloma’s response to initial treatment. This allows a more personalised approach to treatment rather than the ‘one size fits...

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Tag:   blood (14)     cancer (26)     research (44)    

Preparing for your appointment

Last updated on Friday, November 7, 2025

What will happen during your first appointment?  We will use your referral, as well as any other relevant information available to us, to tailor the first appointment to what might be helpful for you.   You will be seen by a member of the pain team. The aim is to get to know you and how you e...

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Chronic kidney disease

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

  What is the study about? The EASi-KIDNEY study is testing whether a new medication, currently called BI 690517, can help slow down the progression of kidney disease or reduce the risk of heart disease. The medication is being tested in combination with an existing, well-known treatment call...

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Tag:   CKD (1)     easi-kidney (1)     research (44)     kidney (9)     renal (7)     Renal Research (1)    

Why do people feel chronic / persistent pain? (long term pain) 

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

We know that many patients who come to the Wirral Chronic Pain Service have been experiencing pain for longer than 3 months.   We are also aware that many patients have had long journeys before being referred to this service, being sent for lots of medical investigations, which might still be on...

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Orientation Films

Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Endoscopy Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy Welcome Promise, our patients asked us to provide more information about what to expect when coming into hospital. The Endoscopy video is an informative and reassuring introduction to our hospital's facilities. Our goal is to provide you...

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Tag:   endoscopy (6)     SEAL (5)     surgery (9)     surgical (4)     facilities (9)     video (8)     changing room (1)     waiting area (1)     orientation film (3)    

Get in touch

Last updated on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

If you want to ask us a question, or make a comment about our Trust, there are a number of ways for you to get in contact: Switchboard: 0151 6785111    If you have a compliment or concern please contact the Patient Experience Team. For information click Patient Experience Team under the Relate...

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