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Research Champions

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

Thank you for taking an interest in the research champion role For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Lucy Lewis (research nurse) on: lucy.lewis@nhs.net or email our generic research mailbox: wih-tr.ResearchDepartment@nhs.net   About the role Encouraging a resear...

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Tag:   research (45)     champions (1)    

Hearing Aid Repair

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

As of the 1st April 2018 this service is available through booked appointments only.   Our Audiologists and Assistant Technical Officers can: Supply batteries - Hearing Aid Record Book (Brown Book) Required Check hearing aids Replace tubing (every 3-6 months) Check the condition of your ea...

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Tag:   Hearing Aid Repair Clinics (2)     repair (1)     hearing (14)     hearing aid (8)     ear (9)     loop (4)     hearing loss (9)     batteries (1)    

Sedation

Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Intravenous sedation is the most common form of sedation and is the use of drugs through a cannula in a vein (a drip) to make you feel less anxious and it will often make you drowsy or sleepy. The drugs may actually make you sleep and the drugs can make you forget what has happened. Other ways of...

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Lauren 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...

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Running into 2025

Last updated on Monday, January 6, 2025

As 2025 begins, many people across Wirral are setting health and fitness goals, aiming to turn over a new leaf after the indulgence of Christmas. Dr Martin Pritchard-Howarth, a consultant at Arrowe Park Hospital, and a passionate triathlete, offers practical advice to help you get moving, stay m...

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Tag:   Running (2)     New Year (1)     Fitness (3)    

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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Tag:   Yellow (1)     wristband (1)     yellow wristband (1)     mobility (1)     support (27)     status (1)     care (26)     extra care (1)     safe (8)     move (2)     movement (3)     patient movement (1)     harm (1)     preventing harm (1)     visual (3)     encouragement (1)     fall (2)     falls (2)     falling (1)     walk (2)     transfer (2)     Staff (2)     reduced mobility (1)     carers (7)     visitor (4)    

Board Members and Senior Management

Last updated on Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The Board of Directors is responsible for the effective running of our hospitals in line with set objectives and priorities. It also sets out the strategic direction of the Trust including the development of services and monitors the quality of these.  To help inform the strategic direction of t...

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Tag:   board (4)     directors (1)     meetings (4)     trust (4)     membership (1)     executive (4)     administration (3)     management (3)    

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)