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Early Supported Discharge
Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018
This service aims to facilitate the transition home from hospital following a stroke. The team are able to provide intensive rehabilitation in a patient’s home and patients could be seen up to five times a week by therapists as part of a seven day service. ESD is an alternative to inpatient reh...
read moreEnhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Enhanced recovery is the name given to a programme that aims to get you back to your normal health as quickly as possible after a major operation. Hospital staff look at all the evidence of what you and they can do before, during and after your surgery to help give you the best chances for a quic...
read moreUECUP Roadshow
Last updated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Pop-ups about Arrowe Park Hospital’s new urgent and emergency care plans will take place in the following venues: Wirral Health Watch BRIDGE: 11 September 2024 Arrowe Park Hospital Patient Hub: Rearranged St Catherine’s Health Centre Birkenhead: Thursday, 28 November 2024 Marine Lake Health...
read morePressure Ulcers
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...
read moreAbout breast screening
Last updated on Monday, December 11, 2023
For information regarding the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) visit the NHS Breast screening (mammogram) web pages which cover the following topics: • Why is breast screening offered?• When will I be offered breast screening?• What happens during breast screening?• Un...
read moreImportant Information: Ambulance Staff Industrial Action - 20th February 2023
Last updated on Friday, December 29, 2023
The North West Ambulance Service staff will be taking industrial action on Monday, 20th February 2023 as follows: GMB – 00.00 – 23.59 Ambulance services may also be affected on the following day. During these times it may take longer to reach you than usual. Emergency calls will still be prior...
read moreScreening programmes
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
Screening programmes are set up as a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Identifying individuals through this process can determine whether they have the condition screened for. The affected person may then require further tests to...
read moreWhat is Tuberculosis (TB)?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect any other organ or part of the body. There are two types of TB. Active TB and Latent TB. A person with ACTIVE TB will: Feel ill...
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