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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...

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What 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...

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What 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...

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What 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...

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Critical Care Department (ICU & HDU)

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Critical Care direct dial numbers ICU - 0151 604 7401 HDU - 0151 604 7356 The Critical Care Department at Arrowe Park Hospital cares for some of the hospitals most seriously ill patients. The department is divided into 2 areas: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) The Intensive Care Unit (ICU), also...

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Early Pregnancy Unit

Last updated on Monday, February 10, 2025

What is The Early Pregnancy Unit? The Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) provides outpatient care to women with problems or concerns in early pregnancy up to 16 weeks and 6 days of their pregnancy.  Ultrasound scans are undertaken to confirm the location and viability of a pregnancy followin...

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Race Equality Week - Spotlight on multiculural colleagues

Last updated on Monday, March 4, 2024

For #RaceEqualityWeek in February 2024 we shone a spotlight on some of our fantastic staff from diverse heritages, cultures and backgrounds. LINUJI THOMAS Meet Linuji Thomas, Divisional Nurse Director. She is our most senior nurse of non-white-British background...

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