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Last updated on Tuesday, August 13, 2019
We are proud that all of our hospital sites are smoke-free. Please don't smoke on any of our hospital grounds. Quitting is the best thing you'll ever do, and the NHS can help you to stop.For more information on getting support to quit, please visit the NHS Smokefree website.
read moreAfter your operation
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
Giving you the best pain relief afterwards to get you moving quicker Using breathing exercises or an incentive spirometer device to prevent chest infections Allowing you to start drinking earlier Reducing the time you have catheters and drips Reaching you exercises to help you recover after...
read moreWhen should I contact Audiology if I have an issue with my hearing aid?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Some of the issues you may experience with your hearing aid may be resolved by you. Click the helpful quick check flowchart below to see if it's a problem you can solve on your own or whether you need more expert help. Alternatively, you can read our troubleshooting chart for more assistance.
read moreSimple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video
Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Simple Steps To Keep You Safe During Your Hospital Stay Video You may be feeling anxious about being in hospital but keeping you safe and well is a priority for the staff looking after you. There are also some simple things you can do to help keep yourself safe during your hospital stay, such as...
read moreTests, Scans and Investigations
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
We offer our patients a wide range of tests, scans and investigations. Diagnostic scans Diagnostic scans help give images of various parts of the body. You may also hear the term ‘radiology’ when talking about diagnostic scans. A number of scans are available from our hospitals in Wirral. Choo...
read morePlan for the future of your care with a Lasting Power of Attorney
Last updated on Thursday, October 26, 2023
It is always important to think about planning for the future to give yourself give peace of mind. When considering your health and welfare, lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) ensure you remain in control when it matters most. It’s estimated that by next the year 2040, 9.1 million people will be...
read moreX-ray
Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...
read moreDr Azza Abdelrahman, Consultant Biomedical Scientist
Last updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
In school I loved biology, I was fascinated by microorganisms, and I knew I wanted to go into medicine so I took a degree it in. In the fourth year we had microbiology as a subject and I found my passion. Microbiology is so variable. One organism can cause a multitude of infections, and one infe...
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