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CT Scans - Computerised Tomography

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

A CT scan is carried out using a special x-ray machine. It produces a cross-section (or slice) of the body. The scanner consists of a ‘doughnut-shaped’ structure which you pass through. This is called a gantry. A narrow beam of x-rays is produced from the gantry which passes through the body. Im...

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Medicines

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

Medicines For Children leaflets cover many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by children’s doctors (paediatricians), pharmacists or nurses.  They answer your questions, including: Why does your child need to take the medicine? When do you need to give the medicine?...

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Urology Cancer

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The urology team consists of 8 Consultant Urologists Mr Snehal Patel and Mr James Glendenning, 3 Uro-Oncology Nurses and 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners. As well as the local area, the team also treats patients referred from Isle of Man and North Wales. The urology team has clinics at Arrowe Park...

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What will i learn at the PR sessions?

Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018

The education part of the programme is very important. It will help you to understand how to manage your condition so that you can live a more active and fulfilling life. The talks are given by physiotherapists, nurses, dieticians and other members of staff linked to the NHS.  The topics covered...

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Publications and Other Links

Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Please see below, links and information you many need or find useful.  Easy guide to breast screening: An_easy_guide_to_breast_screening_Feb25.pdf   An Easy Guide to Breast Screening - Books Beyond Words: An+Easy+Guide+to+Breast+Screening+-+2021.pdf   Your guide to breast Screening (Englis...

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About your appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...

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Day Case Surgery

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be provided with a bedside locker on the ward but space is limited so please don’t bring more than needed. Please bring belongings in a zipped medium sized bag rather than a large suitcase. Please use the following as a checklist: Admission letter Dressing gown/slippers Hearing aid...

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Respiratory consultant leads by example on Cycle to Work Day

Last updated on Monday, August 4, 2025

A respiratory consultant at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is encouraging people to get on their bikes for Cycle to Work Day. Dr Andy Wight, Consultant Respiratory Physician in the Wirral Lung Unit, thinks cycling is a great way for everyone, including patients and colleagues, to ach...

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