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Interstitial Cystitis Clinics
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
This service is available to both men and women who suffer from Interstitial Cystitis. This condition is diagnosed by a Consultant urologist and treatment is then arranged by the Urology Nurse Practitioners. We have four clinics per week allowing for patient choice when is most suitable. Treatm...
read moreBowel Cancer
Last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2024
We have seven colorectal surgeons who are based at Arrowe Park Hospital (although we do carry out some clinics at Clatterbridge Hospital and Victoria Central Hospital). They are supported by a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, care co-ordinators, one Nurse Consultant, Advanced Nurse Practitione...
read moreCellulitis
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Patients with lymphoedema are particularly susceptible to cellulitis, as the lymphatic system does not function adequately. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin which may cause redness, heat, swelling, temperature and pain. It can also cause lymphoedema if it damages the delicate ly...
read moreWhat is Orthotics?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...
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 moreBlood sciences
Last updated on Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Department of Blood Sciences provides laboratory services throughout Wirral and is primarily based at Arrowe Park Hospital with a satellite laboratory located within the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. We process over 2.5 million tests each year. These are mainly blood samples but other s...
read moreRenal services at Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
The Renal Unit, based on ward 31 at Arrowe Park Hospital, is the main site for renal patients within the catchment area of Wirral, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Occasionally we have patients from North Wales. Ward 31 is a combined medical and renal unit. The unit has 19 stations and 2 isolation r...
read moreBacteriology
Last updated on Friday, February 26, 2021
The Microbiology service examines swabs, pus, body fluids, sputum, faeces and urine for the presence of infection and disease causing bacteria. Through association with other laboratories it is able to offer a comprehensive service. Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Consultation When...
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