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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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The Bereavement Service

Last updated on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Trust’s Bereavement Services team is committed to supporting families and loved ones following the death of a patient in our hospital. Our compassionate staff understand the importance of receiving the right care and guidance during such a difficult and emotional time. They provide practical...

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Non-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Team

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The Non-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Service (NS RDS) is part of the NHS Cancer Programme to speed up cancer diagnosis and improve patient’s experience. The intended cohort for NS RDS would be those patients with concerning symptoms suspicious of a cancer diagnosis but not fitting into a ‘site specif...

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Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

Last updated on Monday, August 18, 2025

Slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) is an examination technique used when adequate retinal examination cannot be obtained using digital photography. There are several reasons why a patient may get a non-assessable result from the digital screening examination, one example is that the lens of the eye c...

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Therapy Dog Brings Joy to Children’s Ward on National Pet Day

Last updated on Thursday, April 11, 2024

In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, Wirral Women and Children’s Hospital at Arrowe Park, welcomed a special guest. Spartacus, a gentle therapy dog, accompanied by his handler Eileen Slattery, made a heart warming visit to the children’s ward. Organised by the Birkenhead based charity...

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Children's Neonatal Occupational Therapy

Last updated on Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Neonatal Occupational Therapists (OT) work with premature and high-risk infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Their goal is to support the baby’s development, comfort, and ability to interact with the world in a healthy way. OTs support infants and their families by implementing de...

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