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Mum of twins born on separate months is fundraising for Tiny Stars
Last updated on Wednesday, October 26, 2022
A mum whose twins were born on separate months has backed the WUTH Charity Tiny Stars appeal to help other premature babies. Hayley Burgess, 34, of Prenton in Wirral, gave birth to her babies Charlie and Layla nine weeks early and are being cared for at the neonatal unit at Wirral Women and Chil...
read moreHome Oxygen Therapy
Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Home oxygen is prescribed for patients who have low levels of oxygen in the blood (hypoxia) which is a symptom of many lung conditions, some heart conditions and occasionally other more rare conditions. The oxygen helps protect vital organs (for example, the heart, the kidneys, the brain, etc.)...
read moreRegional Anaesthesia
Last updated on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Local anaesthetic or regional anaesthesia does not put you to sleep but works by blocking the signals that pass along your nerves to your brain. We can block the nerves at different levels to numb a certain area, for example we can block just a finger or a whole region like an arm, a leg or w...
read moreClinical Biochemistry
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
This service tests body fluids such as blood and urine. These fluids are examined for the presence of various compounds such as hormones, proteins, enzymes and drugs. This helps in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, liver disease and heart problems.We offer a wi...
read moreWill you need more than one visit?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
You may need multiple visits. For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted. Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...
read moreWhat to do if your Orthosis needs repair
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Please keep your orthoses in good repair. If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...
read moreDME at Clatterbridge Hospital
Last updated on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
In December 2012, following a £2 million investment into rehabilitation, a purpose built 30 bed Rehabilitation Centre was developed, which comprises of 20 stroke rehabilitation beds and 10 beds for neurological rehabilitation.
read morePatient Information Leaflets
Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2019
Information about your medicines will be given to you before you leave hospital. You can find further information following the 'Patient Information' link to the left of this page.
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