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Going to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read moreCare Standards
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the government body which regulates all health and social care providers. As an NHS Trust we are required to meet the CQC’s ‘Essential Standards of Quality and Safety’. These are a set of 16 regulations which define what patients should expect to experience w...
read moreGP referrals for the West Cheshire PCT area only - The Hearing Assessment Appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Please note that Arrowe Park Hospital Audiology are no longer receiving GP referrals from the Wirral PCT area This appointment will last approximately 45 minutes. The audiologist will ask you about your hearing, explain the procedure to you and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. The...
read moreAsthma
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Paediatric Respiratory Nurse Specialist (Asthma and Allergy) supports and educates children and families with asthma and allergy by acting as a link between the child’s hospital, school and primary care. A nurse led Asthma clinic is held every Monday and an Allergy clinic is on Thursday. The...
read moreWUTH Strategies
Last updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
At WUTH our strategic direction is guided by The 2021-26 Trust Strategy, which sets out our ambition over the next five years, detailing the ways in which we will improve the delivery and quality of care, support our workforce and embed a culture of improvement across the organisation. Crucially...
read moreTraining and Induction
Last updated on Wednesday, March 22, 2023
We want our volunteers to fulfil their potential and make a difference to our patients and staff, which is why our training programme is so important. As part of your on-boarding you will take part in a Trust Welcome Day and be given the tools to access Mandatory Training which will include Da...
read moreChaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
How can the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care Department help me? We are here to help you whether you are a patient, visitor or staff. If you are struggling with an issue or significant life event we are here to offer comfort, emotional and spiritual support for you and your family. We are here t...
read moreTuberculosis (TB) Service
Last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025
What we do The Wirral TB Service provides a community-based service to patients with a diagnosis of TB to facilitate self-management and minimise the need for hospital admission. We care for the majority of our patients in the community with home visits and support. The Service also provides e...
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