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The Retreat Restaurant

Last updated on Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Retreat Restaurant can be found in the basement level of Arrowe Park Hospital and is easy to locate. Opening times are as follows: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 11:30am. 12:00 noon to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 11:00am. 12:00 noon to 5:00pm The Retreat Restaurant is a clean, sp...

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Alcohol intake

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown.  It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery.  Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery.  Stopping...

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Support for Carers

Last updated on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The Trust values the importance of carers of people with dementia. We acknowledge that carers know their loved ones best and should be listened to. There is a carers pack which informs you of what to expect in the hospital signposting for support for carers and person with dementia. Included in t...

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Self Referral to Wirral Adult Musculoskeletal Service

Last updated on Friday, May 2, 2025

Self-Referral is a way to refer yourself for assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions without needing to see your GP first. What does the Musculoskeletal Service provide? Specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions involving th...

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What happens at the clinic

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

The Wirral TB Service is led by the Senior TB specialist nurse Lesley Brogelli. The TB service work closely with the Respiratory Consultants and we specialise in caring and treating people with TB and preventing its spread. Our service is used by children and adults on the Wirral with suspected o...

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What is a COPD exacerbation?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms.  The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...

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David McGovern, Director of Corporate Affairs

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

David was appointed as Director of Corporate Affairs in September 2021 following a number of years working in senior positions across sectors. Prior to joining Wirral University Teaching Hospital, David was the Group Company Secretary at the ForViva Group. David has worked in a number of sector...

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